rimmed

[ rimd ]

adjective

1. having a rim:

   Do you wear rimmed or rimless glasses?

2. having a rim of a specified kind (often used in combination):

   Your red-rimmed eyes show that you have been crying.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rimmed¹

First recorded in 1720–30; rim + -ed ³

Example Sentences

An oval abrasion on a French bulldog’s ear was rimmed by crusty discharge.

From Los Angeles Times

Impossibly deep caves in somber velvets and blues are rimmed with massive coffin ships of unknown origin.

From New York Times

They didn’t panic as Denver pushed and as the Lakers’ shots rimmed in and out.

From Los Angeles Times

“It rimmed in,” he said, “And it rimmed out.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Had a wide-open look and it rimmed out,” said James.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• belted
• bordered
• surrounded