Vocabulary Entry

periphery

|noun • adjective

noun

The outer boundary or edge of an area or object.

Example Sentences

"The city expanded to the periphery, developing new neighborhoods."

"She lived on the periphery of the forest, close to the edge."

"The research focused on the periphery of the field, exploring lesser-known topics."

adjective

Example Sentences

"He had a peripheral role in the project, mainly assisting others."

"The peripheral areas of the country often lack essential services."

"Her interests were more peripheral than central to the group's discussions."