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noun

ˈgərth

Definition of girth

as in circumference

the distance around a round body a fallen tree with a girth of some 26 feet making it wide enough for a full-grown man to walk through

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verb

as in to wrap

to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt you'll need to make sure you girth the saddle tightly or you'll fall off the horse

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Hornets are bigger than paper wasps and yellow jackets in both length and girth. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026 Falstaff’s girth is worked into the comic mayhem, but the character should be more than a sight gag. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 While navigating France’s tight streets, I was soon reminded of the Aston’s sheer girth. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 With that in mind, the Minnesota Wild used their first pick in the NHL draft on some blue line girth. — Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for girth

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Noun

Across both analyses, CagriSema was linked to reductions in abdominal fat, based on waist circumference, among women overall and across menopause stages, Novo added.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, men with a waist circumference greater than 40 inches have a higher risk of developing health problems, including type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

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The remains, wrapped in several layers of garbage bags, were turned over to the Gang Supression Force by HERO, a relief organization that was contacted through humanitarian channels, the group told the Miami Herald.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
Paul Herlihy’s body was found on the kitchen floor wrapped in carpet and covered with a blue tarp.

— Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

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