brimmed

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adjective

ˈbrimd How to pronounce brimmed (audio)
Synonyms of brimmednext
: having a brim of a specified nature
—used in combination
a wide-brimmed hat

brimmed

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past tense and past participle of brim entry 2

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Adjective
Bring non-aerosol sunscreen, sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF lip balm. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 Non-aerosol sunscreen, sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF lip balm are the baseline. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026 Wear lightweight, loose and light-colored clothing and a brimmed hat. — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for brimmed

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1606, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brimmed was in 1606

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“Brimmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brimmed. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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