the perimeter
noun
basketball
: the area on a basketball court that is not close to the basket
He scored from the perimeter.
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On the other hand, Reid's defense is at replacement level, able to hold his own, although still limited when guarding out on the perimeter and with rim protection.
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Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
Defenders lather on pressure at the perimeter and goad guards into mistakes.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
The sound of wind blowing and the floorboards settling is enough to prompt her to peer outside for possible hazards, hastily locking the front door after scanning the perimeter.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2025
The size ensures adequate room for several chefs to work at once, with ample granite counter space around the perimeter of the kitchen.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
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Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
Defenders lather on pressure at the perimeter and goad guards into mistakes.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
The sound of wind blowing and the floorboards settling is enough to prompt her to peer outside for possible hazards, hastily locking the front door after scanning the perimeter.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2025
The size ensures adequate room for several chefs to work at once, with ample granite counter space around the perimeter of the kitchen.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for the perimeter
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“The perimeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20perimeter. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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