Berm (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road; "the car pulled off onto the shoulder".

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The cyclists carefully pedaled along the narrow berm beside the busy highway.
• After getting a flat tire, Sarah steered the car onto the grassy berm to assess the damage.
• Runners preferred jogging along the shaded berm beside the park road for a quieter experience.
• Pedestrians should walk along the raised berm above the sandy beach for easier passage.
• She watched as the maintenance crew trimmed the overgrown weeds along the berm beside the rural road.

Synonyms

• Shoulder

Hypernyms

• Edge

Hyponyms

• Hard Shoulder

Meaning ²

A narrow ledge or shelf typically at the top or bottom of a slope.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Hypernyms

• Shelf