A rim is the outer part around something round. You can see it on cups, wheels, or plates. It is like the edge that goes all around.
The cup has a thin gold rim.
The wheel's rim was bent after the crash.
A rim is the metal part of a wheel that holds the tire. It supports the tire and helps the wheel move safely.
He bought new rims for his car wheels.
The bike rim was damaged after the fall.
This rim is the top edge of a container like a glass or bowl. It is where you put your lips to drink or eat.
She sipped from the rim of the glass.
The bowl's rim was decorated with blue paint.
As a verb, rim means to form a border or edge around something. It is used to show that something goes all around the outside.
The lake is rimmed with tall trees.
Snow rimmed the mountain peaks.
A rim can be a thin border or outline that goes around a letter or an image. It helps to make the object stand out or look nice.
The letters had a white rim for better reading.
The picture frames a photo with a black rim.
In basketball, the rim is the metal ring where players try to throw the ball. It is attached to the backboard and has a net hanging from it.
He scored after the ball hit the rim.
The player dunked the ball on the rim.
