PERIMETER Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

perimeter

noun

pə-ˈri-mə-tər

Definition of perimeter

as in edge

the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something soldiers guarding the perimeter of the camp

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Recent Examples of perimeter Bill Scott, chief of Metro’s in-house police force, said security perimeters have not yet been set for SoFi and other 2028 venues. — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 On May 8, Michael Mott, 41, hopped a perimeter fence and entered an active runway at Denver International Airport. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 The broken window was discovered by a construction worker, who was doing a perimeter inspection; there is ongoing construction on the northeast side of the property, according to the records. — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The glass perimeter brings daylight deep into the residence, while the terraces provide outdoor space on all sides of the home — a rare feature in a city where developable land and height are tightly constrained. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for perimeter

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Noun

The negative is that rookie edge Keyron Crawford is out for the year with an ankle injury.

— Sam Warren, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
China continues to rely on Dutch manufacturer ASML for nearly all of its cutting-edge deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines, while some DUV systems encounter US export restrictions.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of edge

Noun

Three different public high schools – Coral Reef Senior High, Terra Environmental Research Institute and Palmetto Senior High – each enroll more students from Killian’s boundary than Killian itself.

— Austin Horn August 29, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
It was conducted on a dedicated testbed, and human engineers still established the safety boundaries and judged the results.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of boundary

Noun

The death toll from the devastating floods and mudslides along the Nepal-China border has risen to at least 676 people, as rescue operations stall amid poor weather.

— Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
On the Chinese side of the border, in the autonomous region of Tibet, the deluge overwhelmed Gyirong Port, a major border crossing with Nepal that, in scenes reminiscent of a disaster movie, appears to have been completely washed away.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of border

Noun

After spending eight hours Sunday cutting, edging, shredding, digging and ripping at things in the yard and in the garage, my advice to younger readers is to invest in high-quality tools.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
The great diversity of forms available lend themselves to foundation plantings, edging and low hedges, as well as architectural accents and reliable container plantings.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of edging

Noun

For over 18 months armed groups have established themselves across Kenscoff, struck its periphery while leaving the center under pressure.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Information about the attack is still trickling out, with Massillon warning that gangs were still roaming Kenscoff’s periphery.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

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