the perimeter

noun

basketball

: the area on a basketball court that is not close to the basket

He scored from the perimeter.

Examples of the perimeter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gobert played some of his most impenetrable defense in the post and on the perimeter. —Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 May 2024

The study identified noise levels between 52 and 55 decibels at various points around the perimeter of the sports complex during Milkmen games. —Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 9 May 2024

Spray the perimeter of your house with insecticide to deter ants from entering in the first place. —Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2024

In one corner, Leonardo DiCaprio sat with his crew, taking in the party from the perimeter and in another, Shakira was debuting a new look for the night after stunning in a red Carolina Herrera look on the Met Gala red carpet. —Vogue, 7 May 2024

The government has constructed security towers around the perimeter. —Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 May 2024

Cushy upholstered banquettes supply sofa-style seating along the perimeter; a commodious ottoman props up multiple feet. —Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2024

The man in charge of a staff that was wise enough to shift Hachimura off Nikola Jokic and dedicate Davis to covering the reigning MVP, and to allow James to roam the paint instead of chasing Michael Porter Jr. around the perimeter. —Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 30 Apr. 2024

Entering through one of the iconic green pipes from Super Mario, Super Nintendo World first greets guests with a large-scale replica of Peach's Castle, while Piranha Plants, Goombas, spinning coins, blocks, and other interactive elements will hover around the perimeter. —EW.com, 2 May 2024