perimeter

/pɪˈɹɪm.ɪ.tə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: perimeters

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The length of such a boundary.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “perimeter” mean?

The sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object.

Is “perimeter” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.