Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

CIRCLES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Circles.

How to pronounce circles:

US

Circles - as a noun

Ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

Example: "He calculated the circumference of the circle"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ellipseoval
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An unofficial association of people or groups

Example: "The smart set goes there"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bandlotset
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
social group
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something approximating the shape of a circle

Example: "The chairs were arranged in a circle"

Movement once around a course

Example: "He drove an extra lap just for insurance"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
circuitlap
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
locomotiontravel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island

Example: "The accident blocked all traffic at the rotary"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rotaryroundabouttraffic circle

Street names for flunitrazepam

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forget me drugmexican valiumr-2roachroofyroperophy

A curved section or tier of seats in a hall or theater or opera house; usually the first tier above the orchestra

Example: "They had excellent seats in the dress circle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dress circle

Any circular or rotating mechanism

Example: "The machine punched out metal circles"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
round
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rotating mechanism
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Circles - as a verb

Travel around something

Example: "Circle the globe"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
golocomotemovetravel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move in a circular path above (someone or something)

Example: "The plane circled, looking for a landing spot"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
golocomotemovetravel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Form or draw a circle around

Example: "Encircle the errors"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
encircle

Example Sentences

"She drew perfect circles on the paper."
"The dance floor was crowded with people swaying in circles."
"The car skidded in circles on the icy road."
"He doodled circles on the margins of his notebook during the meeting."
"The football coach had the players run sprints in circles around the field."
View more

Word Game Points

Is CIRCLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, circles is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CIRCLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is CIRCLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, circles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CIRCLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is CIRCLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, circles is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CIRCLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen