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