brim [brimbrimsbrimmedbrimming] noun, verb BrE [brɪm] NAmE [brɪm] noun 1. the top edge of a cup, bowl, glass, etc •two wine glasses, filled to the brim • (figurative)She felt suddenly alive and full to the brim with enthusiasm. 2. the flat edge around the bottom of a hat that sticks out 3.-brimmed (in adjectives)having the type of brim mentioned •a wide-brimmed hat
Word Origin: Middle English (denoting the edge of the sea or other body of water): perhaps related to German Bräme ‘trimming’.
Example Bank: •She watched the crowd from beneath the brim of her hat. •a straw hat with a wide brim Derived: ↑brim over
verb (-mm-)intransitive to be full of sth; to fill sth •Tears brimmed in her eyes. •~ with sth Her eyes brimmed with tears. •The team were brimming with confidence before the game. Verb forms:
Word Origin: Middle English (denoting the edge of the sea or other body of water): perhaps related to German Bräme ‘trimming’.
Example Bank: •a young man brimming with confidence
