circle of

Frequency: 8.228.1 per million words

Used to describe something that is shaped like a circle, e.g., 'a circle of stones'.

circlePREPOSITION (with noun, shape)

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Examples (10)

  • They sat in a small circle of chairs around the campfire.
  • A mysterious circle of stones stood on the hilltop.
  • The flashlight cast a bright circle of light on the dark wall.
  • The dancers formed a beautiful circle of movement on the stage.
  • The old oak tree was surrounded by a circle of bright yellow daffodils.
  • She has a very close-knit circle of friends she trusts completely.
  • He was well-respected within his circle of academic colleagues.
  • The famous author was always surrounded by a circle of admirers.
  • Important family decisions were always made within the immediate circle of relatives.
  • The explosion sent out a widening circle of destruction.