Girth
The distance around something; the measurement of its circumference.
nounGirth
The distance around something; the measurement of its circumference.
nounImagine This
Scientists measure the circumference of the Earth by using satellites and a special computer.
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Earth
Looks Like
gird (root word related to encircling; resembles gird/birth visually)
Remember This
Girth refers to circumference, not height or length. It is commonly used for bodies (like the waist) or objects (like a tree trunk or a saddle).
Other Forms
Connect With
circumference, perimeter, belt, girdle, waistline
Note
Girth is primarily a noun. The verb form is rare or archaic in modern usage. Common contexts include calculating waist girth, trunk girth, or the girth of an object.
Study Deeper
- The girth of the ancient tree trunk was measured at several meters around.
- The coach recorded his waist girth to tailor a fitness plan.
From Old English gyrd 'girdle, belt', related to the verb gird (to encircle). The sense of circumference develops from the idea of encircling an object.
Think of girth as GIRD around: picture a belt encircling your waist—the distance around it is your girth.
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