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brim
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- pronunciation:
- brIm
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A brim is the top edge of something hollow like a cup.
Anna's mom filled her coffee cup to the brim, and then she spilled a little bit on the counter.- synonyms:
- lip
- similar words:
- brink, edge, rim
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| definition 2: |
A brim is a flat thing that sticks out from something, especially the thing that sticks out from a hat or a cap.
The brim of the cowboy's hat kept the sun from shining in his face.My baseball cap is blue with a gray brim.- synonyms:
- visor
- similar words:
- bill, shade
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| related words: |
peak |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
brims, brimming, brimmed |
| definition: |
If a container is brimming with something, it is completely filled with that thing. It is full up to the brim.
The pot was brimming with fresh tea.The Christmas card shows Santa Claus holding a big bag brimming with toys.- similar words:
- overflow
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| related words: |
bulge |
| derivations: |
brimless (adj.), brimmming (adj.) |
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