the perimeter
noun
basketball
: the area on a basketball court that is not close to the basket
He scored from the perimeter.
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Mark Pope’s offense cuts and zooms across the floor, with highly capable shooters dotting the perimeter.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
That has also affected the development of other properties along the perimeter road surrounding the mall, according to the village.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
My poor attempt at ice skating was overshadowed by the festive music that could be heard from a block away, and the fairy lights threaded around the perimeter of the average-sized rink.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
This layer of less-dense foam lies on top of the midsole and surrounds the perimeter of the shoe with a connective piece across the middle—forming a figure eight shape.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025
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Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
That has also affected the development of other properties along the perimeter road surrounding the mall, according to the village.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
My poor attempt at ice skating was overshadowed by the festive music that could be heard from a block away, and the fairy lights threaded around the perimeter of the average-sized rink.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
This layer of less-dense foam lies on top of the midsole and surrounds the perimeter of the shoe with a connective piece across the middle—forming a figure eight shape.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the perimeter
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“The perimeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20perimeter. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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