Berm ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Berm ( noun )

1. A narrow ledge or shelf, especially one near the top or along the slope of a hill or embankment.
2. A flat strip of land, especially one serving as a shoulder of a road or railway.

Origin:

The word 'berm' originated in the mid-17th century from the dutch word 'berm' which means a bank or a slope.

Examples:

1. The berm of the road provided a safe place for children to play.
2. The construction workers used the berm as a base for their equipment.
3. The berm around the lake provided a place to walk and enjoy the scenery.
4. The berm of the hill was used as a lookout point to survey the valley below.
5. The berm was covered in grass, creating a barrier between the road and the nearby houses.

(As a verb)

Berm ( verb )

1. A narrow ledge or shelf, especially one near the top or along the slope of a hill or embankment.
2. A flat strip of land, especially one serving as a shoulder of a road or railway.

Origin:

The word 'berm' originated in the mid-17th century from the dutch word 'berm' which means a bank or a slope.

Examples:

1. The berm of the road provided a safe place for children to play.
2. The construction workers used the berm as a base for their equipment.
3. The berm around the lake provided a place to walk and enjoy the scenery.
4. The berm of the hill was used as a lookout point to survey the valley below.
5. The berm was covered in grass, creating a barrier between the road and the nearby houses.