spacing

noun

spac·​ing ˈspā-siŋ How to pronounce spacing (audio)
Synonyms of spacingnext
1
a
: the act of providing with spaces or placing at intervals
b
: an arrangement in space
2
a
: a limited extent : space
b
: the distance between any two objects in a usually regularly arranged series

Examples of spacing in a Sentence

The spacing between characters should be even. the spacing of the houses was a little tight
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Basketball is a game of flow state, constant movement, and spacing of players and the ball — within 24 seconds, what a German philosopher might call being in time. Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2026 The close-to-the-crown plaits create a sleek, polished finish while helping camouflage sparse areas by minimizing visible spacing between each braid. Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 15 June 2026 This is quintessential five-out offense, extremely difficult to guard because of the spacing and presence of five shooters on the floor. Cj Moore, New York Times, 13 June 2026 The wax paper and ample spacing between berries prevent them from sticking to the sheet and morphing into a frozen cluster. Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for spacing

Word History

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of spacing was in 1711

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“Spacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spacing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

spacing

noun
spac·​ing
ˈspā-siŋ
1
: an arrangement in space
2
: the distance between any two objects in an arranged series

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