GIRTH Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

girth 1 of 2

noun

ˈgərth

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

girth

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of girth

Noun

For the men spending tens of thousands of dollars to add a couple inches of girth to their genitals, there is always a deeper insecurity not being directly addressed. —

Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026 Almond flour is a great addition to the dry ingredients, giving the cake girth and texture, along with that subtle nutty flavor. —

Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Feb. 2026 But hyaluronic acid has also been studied for girth enhancement too. —

Korin Miller, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026 And unlike 130 years ago, Americans are notably not interested in expanding our imperial girth, but rather trimming it. —

Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for girth

Recent Examples of Synonyms for girth

Noun

With the entire circumference surrounded by a sea of humanity, Bishnoi hung back, her hands clasped in front of her mouth, while Rai went and lofted the Wanamaker Trophy above his head.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
The Mission-style burrito, with its monstrous circumference and segregated ingredients, strikes me as a variation best loved by the people who grew up loving it.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 3 May 2026