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/rɪm/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The outer edge or border of something, especially a circular object.
She painted the rim of the bowl a vibrant blue.
The raised edge of a wheel that holds the tire.
He polished the rim of his car's alloy wheels to make them shine.
An area that forms a border or edge around a surface.
The rim of the lake was surrounded by tall reeds and wildflowers.
verb
To provide with a rim; to form an edge or border around something.
The artist decided to rim the canvas with a thin line of gold paint.
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French 'rime', from Latin 'rimma'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rim of the world
The outermost limits of an area.
rim the glass
To add a decorative edge to a glass, often with salt or sugar.
on the rim
Close to the outer edge of something.
Related Words
brim
The projecting edge around the bottom of a hat.
edge
The outside or farthest point of something.
border
A line that marks the limits of an area.
Slang Meanings
To rim something with sugar or salt, usually in reference to cocktails.
She racked up some fancy cocktails, all rimmed with sugar.
To make the edge of something more extravagant or decorative.
He's been rimming his rides with neon lights.