boundary

noun

bound·​ary ˈbau̇n-d(ə-)rē How to pronounce boundary (audio)
plural boundaries
: something that indicates or fixes a limit or extent
Those two trees mark the boundary of our property.
the mountain range that forms the country's northern boundary
boundaryless adjective
boundarylessness noun

Examples of boundary in a Sentence

Those two trees mark the boundary of our property. The river forms the country's western boundary. at the boundary between fact and fiction You need to set boundaries with your children. Did he violate the boundaries of the doctor-patient relationship?
Recent Examples on the Web While some mistakenly label him a regional poet, his only boundaries are the trackless reaches of the human condition. Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2024 Cities may not be a useful reporting mechanism for water resources, as cities boundaries can span multiple watersheds, Cherkauer said. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2024 On a recent afternoon at the academy in East Los Angeles, Debora is surrounded by young people exploring their creative boundaries. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2024 Make a boundary, explain its importance, and stick to it even if your teen pushes back. Sarah Scott, Parents, 12 Mar. 2024 The new boundaries are to accommodate a new elementary building, New Bethel, which is set to open this fall. Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Mar. 2024 The voucher recipients have to live within district boundaries to participate, according to district spokesperson Jen Snyder. The Arizona Republic, 12 Mar. 2024 The county is partnering with Douglas County, the Kansas Department of Transportation, Olathe, Gardner, Edgerton and De Soto to explore connecting arterial roads that end at the boundary of the industrial park. Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2024 Though, Bishop’s current district has different boundaries than the new ones because of maps drawn last year. Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of boundary was in 1598

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Cite this Entry

“Boundary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boundary. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

boundary

noun
bound·​ary ˈbau̇n-d(ə-)rē How to pronounce boundary (audio)
plural boundaries
: something that points out or shows a limit or end : dividing line

Legal Definition

boundary

noun
bound·​ary
plural boundaries
: a theoretical line that marks the limit of an area of land

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