1. raised banks or ridges of earth, sand, or other material, typically used for protection or to control water flow
Usage: plural of berm
2. narrow ledges or shoulders along the sides of roads or paths
Usage: civil engineering

Examples

• The construction crew built berms around the construction site to prevent flooding.
• Sand berms protected the coastal homes from storm surge.
• The highway berms provided a safe area for disabled vehicles.
• Military engineers constructed defensive berms around the base perimeter.
• The landscaper created decorative berms to add visual interest to the garden.
• Snow berms lined both sides of the plowed road.
• The berms helped redirect water flow away from the building foundation.