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overbrim

overbrim

7.2
A spill of liquid over the edge of a container
  • noun
  • /ˈoʊvərˌbrɪm/
translation icon : desbordamiento
  • The cup had an overbrim of coffee spilling onto the table.

Examples

  • Careless pouring led to an overbrim that soaked the kitchen counter.

  • There was an overbrim of water from the full bucket.

  • The heavy rain caused an unexpected overbrim of the small pond in the park.

  • After the dam broke, the overbrim damaged several nearby fields.

  • The cup had a dangerous overbrim of hot tea that spilled onto the table.

  • She noticed an overbrim of water from the full glass, creating a small puddle.

  • Accidental overfilling caused an overbrim that left the counter wet.

Synonyms

spill
vsoverbrim
103 1.0

An accidental flow of liquid from a container

describes specifically when the contents pass over the container rim
overflow
vsoverbrim
21 3.2

An event when water or other things flow over the edge of a container

refers specifically to contents passing over the container rim, not general outflow
spillage
vsoverbrim
3 3.7

An amount of liquid or other substance that flows out by accident

highlights when contents run over the container rim rather than any pour
spilled drink
vsoverbrim
1 1.0

Liquid that accidentally comes out of a container and makes a mess

is about any contents passing over the container rim rather than only beverages

Surface Forms

overbrim singular
overbrims plural

Morphology

overbrim = brim (transparent) = over + brim

The word 'overbrim' clearly indicates the action of spilling over the 'brim' of a container.

Etymology

Overbrim comes from the two common words over ('above' or 'too much') and brim ('edge of a cup or bowl'). Picture liquid rising and flowing 'over the brim'—an overbrim is the spill that runs over the edge.