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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Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Curry is a pure shooter, while Morant is extremely athletic and is elite at attacking the rim.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
Served in a bucket rimmed with more chocolate icing and sprinkles.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025
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Noun
The Notre Dame product is relentless in attacking the rim, and putting pressure on defenders who are back-peddling to get in position.
—Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Curry is a pure shooter, while Morant is extremely athletic and is elite at attacking the rim.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
Verb
Stella recommends using the salt to rim a blueberry basil margarita or sprinkling it over a fresh, homegrown tomato.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
Served in a bucket rimmed with more chocolate icing and sprinkles.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025
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“Rim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rim. Accessed 29 Jul. 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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