Girth
/ɡɜːrθ/noun
The measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist.
He was of average height, but had a large girth.
Often appears as...
- large girth
- increased girth
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Description
Used to describe someone's body size, often gently implying they're quite wide.
After the holidays, my uncle's girth seemed to have expanded.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Length
Remember, 'girth' is about thickness, not how tall or long something or someone is.
The ancient tree's girth was impressive, unlike its height.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Tone
The term does not inherently carry judgement, though context might imply it.
The tailor measured his girth with a neutral expression.
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