What does GIRTH mean?

Girth Parts of Speech

Noun, Verb

Definitions

1. The measurement around the middle of something, especially a persons waist or an animals body.
2. The distance around the circumference of a circular object.
3. To encircle or surround.

Pronunciations

• US: /ɡərθ/
• UK: /ɡəːθ/

Origin and Usage

The word "girth" originated from the Old English word "gyrdan" which means "to gird or encircle". It has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used to refer to the measurement around the middle of something, especially a persons waist or an animals body.

Synonyms

• Circumference
• Perimeter
• Waistline
• Belt

Related Words

• Birth
• Worth
• Earth
• Chert
• Yirth

Example Sentences

• The girth of the tree trunk was measured to be six feet.
• He tightened the girth on his horses saddle before mounting.
• The belt was too small for his girth.
• They had to widen the girth of the bridge to accommodate the larger boats.