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 diameter
The broad foliage grows as a rosette, varying in size from 6 inches to 3 feet in diameter, depending on cultivar.
—
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
The Combo j7+ robot is the smaller of the two (13.3 inches in diameter by 3.4 inches tall) compared with the S8 MaxV Ultra (13.9 by 13.8 inches in length and width, and 4 inches high).
—PC Magazine, 19 June 2025
The experimental reusable rocket measures approximately 20.7 feet in length (6.3 meters) and 33.5 inches (85 centimeters) in diameter.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 18 June 2025
The round table is 14 feet in diameter to accommodate all the players.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for diameter
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
The Combo j7+ robot is the smaller of the two (13.3 inches in diameter by 3.4 inches tall) compared with the S8 MaxV Ultra (13.9 by 13.8 inches in length and width, and 4 inches high).
—PC Magazine, 19 June 2025
The experimental reusable rocket measures approximately 20.7 feet in length (6.3 meters) and 33.5 inches (85 centimeters) in diameter.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 18 June 2025
The round table is 14 feet in diameter to accommodate all the players.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for diameter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diameter
radius
Noun
-
The more moderate blast damage radius (inner grey circle) would destroy residential buildings and probably cause widespread fires.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
-
Indeed, in a short radius around her store, there are larger dairies, family orchards, homestead farm stands, and larger operations growing organic greens.—
Riley Robinson,
Christian Science Monitor,
8 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Diameter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diameter. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share