# rimmed

/ˈɹɪmd/ (US) · /ɹˈɪmd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/rimmed
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

having a border or edge around something. You use this to describe things like glasses, eyes, or the edge of a plate.

For teachers: having a border, edge, or circular frame. Often used to describe the physical boundary of an object or the appearance of a person's eyes.

## Examples

- She wore glasses with silver-rimmed lenses.
- The waiter brought a plate of cookies that were perfectly rimmed with golden brown edges.
- The actor's performance was defined by a look of exhaustion, with eyes that were dark-rimmed and bloodshot from the long hours of filming.

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