noun
girth
gurth
Girth (noun) means the measurement around something; its circumference. Example: “The old oak tree has a girth of nearly four metres.”
noun
1
The measurement around something; its circumference.
"The old oak tree has a girth of nearly four metres."
"He's put on some girth around the middle since retiring."
2
A strap that goes under a horse's belly to hold a saddle in place.
"She tightened the girth before mounting."
How to use girth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe distance around something, or the saddle strap that goes under a horse.
Common pairings
increasing girth
tighten the girth
considerable girth
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Word forms
- Plural
- girths
- Third person singular
- girths
- Past tense
- girthed
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Etymology
From Old Norse gjörð, related to the Germanic root behind "gird" (to bind or encircle).
Synonyms
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Rhymes for girth
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What does “girth” mean?
The word “girth” means the measurement around something; its circumference. In plain terms, the distance around something, or the saddle strap that goes under a horse.
How do you pronounce “girth”?
“Girth” is pronounced gurth (/ɡɝθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “girth” in a sentence?
Here is “girth” used in a sentence: “The old oak tree has a girth of nearly four metres.”
What is another word for “girth”?
Words with a similar meaning to “girth” include circumference and cinch.
What part of speech is “girth”?
“Girth” is a noun.
Where does the word “girth” come from?
The word “girth” comes from Old Norse. From Old Norse gjörð, related to the Germanic root behind "gird" (to bind or encircle).
How many meanings does “girth” have?
“Girth” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the measurement around something; its circumference.
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