Synonyms of girth

girth 1 of 2

noun

ˈgərth 

as in circumference

the distance around a round body

a fallen tree with a girth of some 26 feet making it wide enough for a full-grown man to walk through

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

girth

2 of 2

verb

as in to wrap

to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt

you'll need to make sure you girth the saddle tightly or you'll fall off the horse

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wrap
• girt
• circle
• belt
• bandage
• girdle
• band
• engird
• engirdle
• gird
• tape
• rope
• tie up
• enwind
• loop
• cord
• begird
• lash
• truss
• wind
• wire
• swathe
• chain
• shackle
• enchain
• wreathe
• enwreathe
• enswathe

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unwrap
• untie
• unwind
• ungird
• unbind
• unshackle
• unlash

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of girth

Noun

Hornets are bigger than paper wasps and yellow jackets in both length and girth. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026

Falstaff’s girth is worked into the comic mayhem, but the character should be more than a sight gag. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

While navigating France’s tight streets, I was soon reminded of the Aston’s sheer girth. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

With that in mind, the Minnesota Wild used their first pick in the NHL draft on some blue line girth. — Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 June 2026