Meaning & Definition of word "Circle"

Circle

/ˈsɜːr.kəl/

1. A round plane figure whose boundary (the circumference) is equidistant from a fixed center point.
- Example: The children drew a large circle on the pavement with chalk.
2. A group of people with shared interests or activities.
- Example: She is part of a circle of friends who meet every month for dinner.
3. A series of events or actions that are connected in a loop.
- Example: The story takes the reader through a circle of events that ultimately lead to a resolution.

1. To draw or mark a circle around something.
- Example: Please circle the correct answer on the test sheet.
2. To move in a circle around something.
- Example: The helicopter circled the building several times before landing.

●Middle English 'circl', from Old French 'circl', from Latin 'circulus', a diminutive of 'circus' meaning 'circle'.

circle of life:

The series of events that encompass the different stages of life.

run in circles:

To engage in a series of activities that lead nowhere.

coming full circle:

Returning to a starting point in a process.

circle back:

To return to a previous topic.

circumference:

The distance around a circle.

circlet:

A small circle, especially a small ornamental ring.

circular:

Having the shape of a circle.

Meaning: Circle of trust

● Example Sentence: He's part of my circle of trust; I can share anything with him.

Meaning: Circle jerk

● Example Sentence: The meeting turned into a bit of a circle jerk, with everyone just agreeing with each other.