1
a
: brink
b
: the outer often curved or circular edge or border of something
2
a
: the outer part of a wheel joined to the hub usually by spokes
b
: a removable outer metal band on an automobile wheel to which the tire is attached
rimmed; rimming
1
: to run around the rim of
putts that rim the cup
2
: to serve as a rim for : border
cliffs rimming the camp
: to form or show a rim
Examples of rim in a Sentence
Noun
There were chips on the rim of the plate.
the rim of the volcano
He bought stainless steel rims for his new car.
Verb
She rimmed her eyes with eyeliner.
a porcelain bowl rimmed with gold
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Tony East, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
That’s when their roots push the plant up above the rim of the pot or reach out into the air, looking for breathing space.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Aly Walansky, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Standing tall, rim straight and net still in place, was Tommy Hawkins’ basketball hoop.
—Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The Bulls finished the game with 68 points near the rim, the fourth-most that the Pacers have given up in a game this season.
—Tony East, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
That’s when their roots push the plant up above the rim of the pot or reach out into the air, looking for breathing space.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
The ingredients are shaken with ice and poured into a lowball glass that is rimmed with a salt featuring dehydrated lime and ginger.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Standing tall, rim straight and net still in place, was Tommy Hawkins’ basketball hoop.
—Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Rim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rim. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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rim
1 of 2 noun1
a
: an outer edge especially of something curved
b
2
: the outer part of a wheel joined to the hub usually by spokes
rim
2 of 2 verb
rimmed; rimming
1
: to provide with a rim : serve as a rim for : border
2
: to run around the rim of
the putt rimmed the cup
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