Berm Meaning in English

word

US

ˈbɝm

BURM

UK

bˈɜːm

BURM

Definition

A berm is a narrow strip of raised ground, often beside a road, railroad, or canal. It can also mean a flat area constructed for protection or separation.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in technical or civil engineering contexts. Common in phrases like 'road berm,' 'railroad berm.' In the US, sometimes used for the shoulder of a road, though this is less formal. Not common in everyday speech.

• Spanish: berma - talud (en carreteras)
• Portuguese (BR): berma - faixa de proteção (estrada)
• Portuguese (PT): berma - talude (via/estrada)
• Chinese (Simplified): 路肩 - 堤岸
• Chinese (Traditional): 路肩 - 堤岸
• Hindi: बरम - किनारा (सड़क या नहर के पास)
• Arabic: حافة (طريق) - رصيف ترابي
• Bengali: বার্ম - বাঁধ
• Russian: берма
• Japanese: バーム - 盛土
• Vietnamese: gờ đất - dải đất
• Korean: 버름 - 흙둑
• Turkish: set - sedde
• Urdu: برم - پشتہ
• Indonesian: berm - tanggul

Example Sentences

There is a berm next to the highway.

basic

A berm protects the field from flooding.

basic

Workers built a berm along the canal.

basic

Cyclists should stay off the berm to avoid accidents.

natural

After heavy rain, the berm was washed away.

natural

Let's park the car on the berm until the road is clear.

natural