Synonyms of circumference

circumference

noun

sər-ˈkəm(p)-fərn(t)s 

1

as in diameter

the distance around a round body

the circumference of the earth at the equator

Synonyms & Similar Words

• diameter
• radius
• equator
• girth
• perimeter
• compass
• periphery
• waistline
• circuit
• ambit

2

as in perimeter

the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something

a silly little affair that's of interest to no one beyond the circumference of this campus

Synonyms & Similar Words

• perimeter
• edge
• confines
• boundary
• rim
• border
• edging
• periphery
• end
• margin
• brim
• skirt
• verge
• hem
• frame
• fringe
• outskirts
• compass
• bound
• skirting
• extent
• borderline
• cusp
• lip
• maximum
• crest
• ceiling
• limitation
• curb
• measure
• shore
• brink
• mere
• lap
• restriction
• ambit
• demarcation
• march
• termination
• frontier
• pale
• selvage
• borderland

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• center
• heart
• core
• within
• middle
• interior
• inside
• inner

Examples of circumference in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The measurement, calculated based on a person’s height and waist circumference, focuses on the amount of abdominal fat a person has and is thought to be a more accurate predictor of disease risk than body mass index (BMI). —Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 4 Oct. 2024

The new study focused on what’s known as the body roundness index (BRI), a newer assessment of abdominal obesity that looks at waist circumference and height. —Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 1 Oct. 2024

Significant improvements in waist circumference were also seen.11 Considerations General Nutrition While there is no set macronutrient goal, the paleo diet generally averages 35% of calories from carbs, 35% from fats, and 30% from protein. —Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Ld, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2024

The brand had some styles in XXL, but its size chart had a maximum waist circumference of 36 inches, less than the 39-inch waist of the average American woman. —Megan Poinski, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024