1. a narrow ledge or shelf, typically at the top or bottom of a slope
2. a flat strip of land, raised bank, or terrace bordering a river or canal
3. the shoulder of a road

Examples

• The hikers rested on a small berm overlooking the valley.
• Engineers built a berm along the riverbank to prevent flooding.
• The car pulled onto the berm when it broke down.
• A grassy berm separated the highway from the residential area.
• The construction crew created a berm to control erosion on the hillside.
• Snow plows pushed the snow onto the road’s berm.