Girth

The distance around something; the measurement of its circumference.

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Girth

The distance around something; the measurement of its circumference.

noun

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Imagine This

Scientists measure the circumference of the Earth by using satellites and a special computer.

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Sounds Like

Earth

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Looks Like

gird (root word related to encircling; resembles gird/birth visually)

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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).

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Other Forms

girthsnoun

girthieradjective

girthinessnoun

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Connect With

circumference, perimeter, belt, girdle, waistline

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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.