Synonyms of equator

equator

noun

as in diameter

Related Words

• diameter
• radius
• periphery
• perimeter
• circumference
• compass
• circuit
• ambit
• girth
• waistline

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of equator

But the area is significantly more challenging to navigate than those near the moon’s equator, where the Apollo astronauts touched down. — Denise Chow, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026

The Apollo missions ventured to similar locations near the lunar equator on the moon’s near side, where the terrain was flat and astronauts could remain within reach of communication satellites. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026

At some point during that time, the capsule will carry them farther from the Earth than any human being has traveled — roughly 253,000 miles away, the equivalent of 10 trips around Earth at its equator. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026

While Apollo astronauts flew behind the moon near its equator, those missions were timed to ensure daylight at the landing sites facing Earth and the far side was in darkness. — William Harwood, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026