Brim Meaning in English

word

US

ˈbɹɪm

BRIM

UK

bɹˈɪm

BRIM

Definition

The brim is the top edge of a cup, glass, or hat. It can also mean to be full to the top or to overflow with something.

Usage & Nuances

Used as both a noun ('the brim of the cup/hat') and a verb ('brim with energy'). In liquids, 'filled to the brim' means completely full. 'Brimming with' is common for emotions or quantities (e.g., 'brimming with pride'). Avoid confusing with 'rim', which only means edge.

• Spanish: borde (vaso, sombrero) - rebosar (líquido)
• Portuguese (BR): borda (copo, chapéu) - transbordar
• Portuguese (PT): borda (copo, chapéu) - transbordar
• Chinese (Simplified): 边缘（杯子、帽子）- 充满
• Chinese (Traditional): 邊緣（杯子、帽子）- 充滿
• Hindi: किनारा (गिलास, टोपी) - भरा होना
• Arabic: حافة (كوب، قبعة) - يفيض
• Bengali: ধার (কাপ/হ্যাট) - উপচে ওঠা (ভরা অবস্থায়)
• Russian: край (чашки/шляпы) - быть наполненным до краёв - переполняться
• Japanese: ふち（カップ・帽子） - あふれる
• Vietnamese: miệng (cốc/mũ) - đầy tràn
• Korean: 테 (컵/모자) - 가득 차다 - 넘치다
• Turkish: kenar (bardak/şapka) - ağzına kadar dolmak - taşmak
• Urdu: کنارا (کپ/ٹوپی) - لبالب بھرنا - چھلک پڑنا
• Indonesian: bibir (cangkir/topi) - penuh sampai meluap

Example Sentences

The tea was filled to the brim.

basic

She touched the brim of her hat politely.

basic

The river was about to brim over after the rain.

basic

His eyes were brimming with tears of happiness.

natural

Make sure not to pour the juice past the brim.

natural

The room was brimming with excitement before the concert.

natural