Brimmer Meaning in English
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Definition
A 'brimmer' is something filled up to the very top, often a glass or cup. It can also mean a hat with a wide brim.
Usage & Nuances
Rare and old-fashioned in both senses. As 'a brimmer', usually literary or poetic to mean a glass filled to the top ('a brimmer of wine'). The hat sense is used mainly in dialect or historical contexts. Not common in everyday conversation.
Example Sentences
He drank a brimmer of cold water after his run.
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He wore a brimmer to protect his face from the sun.
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The waiter brought me a brimmer of juice with breakfast.
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He raised his brimmer in a toast to their friendship.
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She couldn't help but laugh when her old uncle wore a ridiculous brimmer to the picnic.
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My grandfather always calls for a brimmer when it's time to celebrate.
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