perimeter

noun
UK: /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/
US: /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.t̬ɚ/

  1. The outer boundary of a shape or area.

    1. The perimeter of the garden is fenced. [ ] [ ]
    2. We walked along the perimeter of the forest to avoid getting lost. [ ] [ ]

  2. The total length of the boundary of a two-dimensional shape.

    1. Calculate the perimeter of the square. [ ] [ ]
    2. The security fence defines the perimeter of the entire facility. [ ] [ ]

  3. The area immediately surrounding a place, often associated with security or defense.

    1. Guards patrol the perimeter of the building. [ ] [ ]
    2. Security forces have tightened the perimeter around the embassy after the threat. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

boundary circumference edge border
perimeter verb

  1. To surround an area or object.

    1. Fences perimeter the field. [ ] [ ]
    2. The soldiers were ordered to perimeter the area before nightfall. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "perimeter" in English means: The outer boundary of a shape or area., The total length of the boundary of a two-dimensional shape., The area immediately surrounding a place, often associated with security or defense..

The phonetic transcription of "perimeter" is /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/ in British English and /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.t̬ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "perimeter": boundary, circumference, edge, border.

Example usage of "perimeter": "The perimeter of the garden is fenced.". More examples on the page.