Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brim
noun / verb
/brɪm/
Definition
The upper edge or lip of a container or a vessel.
Examples
- The cup was filled to the brim with hot coffee.
- She wore a wide-brimmed hat to protect herself from the sun.
- The river was overflowing, reaching the brim of its banks.
Meaning
Brim refers to the edge or the rim of something, typically used to describe the top of a cup, bowl, or hat.
Synonyms
- edge
- rim
- lip
- border
- margin