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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Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 2 May 2026
The clank sound off the front and back of the rim became the soundtrack to one of the most disappointing playoff losses in franchise history.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 1 May 2026
Use your fingers to rub everything together until fragrant, then remove the mint leaves and transfer the mint sugar to a small plate or bowl for rimming glasses.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Leonard had a similar shot for the Raptors that won a series, but the bounce off the heel of the rim and in was nearly identical to Haliburton’s for the Indiana Pacers last year.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 2 May 2026
The clank sound off the front and back of the rim became the soundtrack to one of the most disappointing playoff losses in franchise history.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Verb
The suspects would allegedly lift the target car and use power tools to remove all four tires and rims off within minutes, according to the NYPD and DA.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 1 May 2026
Use your fingers to rub everything together until fragrant, then remove the mint leaves and transfer the mint sugar to a small plate or bowl for rimming glasses.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Rim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rim. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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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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