circle

• Eine runde zweidimensionale geometrische Figur, die aus allen Punkten besteht, die vom Mittelpunkt gleich weit entfernt sind; wird auch für ringförmige Objekte oder eine Gruppe von Personen verwendet.

A noun referring to a round shape consisting of a curved line that is always the same distance from a fixed central point, or any object or arrangement resembling this shape.

1. Geometric shapeA1formal

   A round plane figure whose boundary consists of points equidistant from a fixed center.

   Kreis

   • The children drew a circle on the paper.
   • A circle has no corners or edges.
   • The radius of this circle is five centimeters.

2. A2formal

   A group of people with shared interests, professions, or social connections.

   Kreis

   • She has a wide circle of friends.
   • He moved in literary circles in London.
   • The family circle gathered for the holiday dinner.

   Synonymeclancliquecoteriecrowdfellowshipfraternitygroupringsetsociety

3. Circular object or areaA1formal

   Something shaped like a ring or a round area.

   Kreis

   • They sat in a circle around the campfire.
   • The traffic circle caused confusion for new drivers.
   • A circle of stones marked the ancient site.

   Synonymediscdiskhooploopringround