semicircle
noun
semi·cir·cle
ˈse-mē-ˌsər-kəl 
ˈse-ˌmī-,
-mi-
1
: a half of a circle
2
: an object or arrangement of objects in the form of a half circle
Examples of semicircle in a Sentence
The children sat in a semicircle.
The houses are built in a semicircle.
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Today, 18 cabins form a semicircle around the shop, and construction is nearly complete on a two-story 5,000-square-foot community center, with a panoramic view of hills, valleys and the buildings of Cornell and Ithaca College in the distance.
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Photographs Todd Heisler, New York Times, 19 May 2024
The Vatican released photos of the encounter, showing relatives of several of the hostages sitting in a semicircle in front of Francis in his private library in the Apostolic Palace.
—NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024
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Photographs Todd Heisler, New York Times, 19 May 2024
The Vatican released photos of the encounter, showing relatives of several of the hostages sitting in a semicircle in front of Francis in his private library in the Apostolic Palace.
—NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for semicircle
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“Semicircle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semicircle. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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semicircle
noun
semi·cir·cle
ˈsem-i-ˌsər-kəl
1
: half of a circle
2
: an object or arrangement of objects in the form of a half circle
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