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
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Opposing offenses tend to get good looks along the perimeter and heat up from three mainly because the Warriors’ defense has a tendency to overhelp, which leads to the next point.
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Jannelle Moore, The Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2024
The Lakers are going to have defend against Herb Jones and Trey Murphy III on the perimeter, two capable three-point shooters.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
On the perimeter, an impressive collection of citrus, stone fruit, avocados, pomegranate, passion fruit, apples, figs, and quince is mixed with culinary herbs, such as sweet culinary bay, myrtle, and rosemary, creating a lush oasis that is bountiful year-round.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
How long will the buildout and removal of the perimeter take?
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
Currently, less than a third of the perimeter is restored, with 26 blocks completed and six in progress.
—Anna Kodé, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024
Some robot lawn mowers require boundary wires, which are easily installed around the perimeter of the yard in order to keep the mower on your property.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2024
No loitering was allowed around the perimeter of the event.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
Betts’ presence could be especially valuable as a rim protector who would allow her teammates to roam more freely around the perimeter on defense against an opponent that makes 35.6% of its three-pointers, ranking No. 30 in the country.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2024
Jannelle Moore, The Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2024
The Lakers are going to have defend against Herb Jones and Trey Murphy III on the perimeter, two capable three-point shooters.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
On the perimeter, an impressive collection of citrus, stone fruit, avocados, pomegranate, passion fruit, apples, figs, and quince is mixed with culinary herbs, such as sweet culinary bay, myrtle, and rosemary, creating a lush oasis that is bountiful year-round.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
How long will the buildout and removal of the perimeter take?
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
Currently, less than a third of the perimeter is restored, with 26 blocks completed and six in progress.
—Anna Kodé, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024
Some robot lawn mowers require boundary wires, which are easily installed around the perimeter of the yard in order to keep the mower on your property.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2024
No loitering was allowed around the perimeter of the event.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
Betts’ presence could be especially valuable as a rim protector who would allow her teammates to roam more freely around the perimeter on defense against an opponent that makes 35.6% of its three-pointers, ranking No. 30 in the country.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2024
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“The perimeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20perimeter. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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