Meaning & Definition of word "Brim"

Brim

/brɪm/

noun:

  • 1. The upper edge or border of a container or object.
    • Example: The brim of the hat cast a shadow over his face.
  • 2. The edge of something, especially a hollow container.
    • Example: She filled the cup to the brim with hot coffee.

verb:

  • 1. To be full to the point of overflowing.
    • Example: Her eyes brimmed with tears of joy.
  • 2. To fill something to the point of overflowing.
    • Example: He brimmed the glass with lemonade.

Etymology

Middle English brim, from Old English brim; akin to Middle Dutch brim, brimme.

Common Phrases and Expressions

at the brim:

full to the point of overflowing.

brim over:

to spill over the edge; to overflow.

Related Words

brimming:

filled to the point of overflowing.

brimful:

filled to the top.

Slang Meanings of brim

Meaning: To be extremely excited or happy.

Example Sentence: I was brimming with joy when I heard the good news.

Meaning: To reach a peak state.

Example Sentence: The party was brimming with energy.