WordDream · Your AI dictionary

girth

English → EnglishInstant · from the shared dictionary
Illustration of "girth": Girth refers to the measurement around the middle of something, typically the circumference of a per

What does "girth" mean?

Girth refers to the measurement around the middle of something, typically the circumference of a person's waist, an animal's body, or a cylindrical object like a tree trunk. Think of it as the distance you would cover if you wrapped a measuring tape completely around the widest part of an object. While it is a neutral term in technical or anatomical contexts, using it to describe a person's body can often sound blunt or slightly critical, as it emphasizes physical bulk. It is frequently used in construction or nature contexts, such as measuring the girth of a massive oak tree or the girth of a bridge support.

"girth" in conversation

Shopping for a belt

I think I need a longer belt for this pair of jeans.

I think I need a longer belt for this pair of jeans.

Maybe you should measure your girth before ordering online.

Maybe you should measure your girth before ordering online.

Using 'girth' in a personal context can sound a bit clinical or overly direct.

Forestry survey

This redwood is absolutely massive.

This redwood is absolutely massive.

I'll take the tape measure; let's record its girth at chest height.

I'll take the tape measure; let's record its girth at chest height.

This is the most standard and neutral usage of the word.

"girth" in a sentence

  1. The tree had a massive girth.

    The tree had a massive girth.

  2. He struggled to find a belt that could accommodate his girth.

    He struggled to find a belt that could accommodate his girth.

  3. The structural integrity of the pillar depends on its total girth and material density.

    The structural integrity of the pillar depends on its total girth and material density.

Not another dictionary

An AI-native multilingual dictionary: decode the words other dictionaries can't handle.

WordDream explains every word the way a teacher would, with real-life scenes, graded examples, audio and a picture. It also covers what traditional dictionaries miss: names, places, proper nouns, internet slang, and words that don't translate.

And it isn't just English. Look up words in any language, keep a multilingual Notebook, and turn your saved words into stories with Spin a yarn.

Try WordDream: Look up a wordOpen “girth” in WordDream

Free account · sign in to use features

More everyday & curious words

Browse the whole set in Everyday & Curious Words.

Explained by WordDream, an AI-native multilingual dictionary.