width

noun

ˈwidth 

ˈwitth

1

: the horizontal measurement taken at right angles to the length : breadth

2

: largeness of extent or scope

3

: a measured and cut piece of material

a width of calico

Synonyms of width

• scope
• extent
• confines
• realm
• range

Examples of width in a Sentence

What is the width of the table?

She carefully measured the length and width of the room.

The deck runs the full width of the house.

The carpet is available in several widths.

We swam ten widths in the pool.

I bought two widths of fabric.

Recent Examples on the Web

The 98-pound cabinet is relatively compact—about 19 x 16 x 22 inches (width x height x depth)—and is finished in eight coats of piano black lacquer. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 14 Nov. 2025

Also, the width of the frame doesn’t take away from the narrative that’s happening. —Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025

The book covers pocket, knee, crotch and belt loop repair techniques, taking in and expanding the waist, hemming, adjusting leg widths, transforming jeans to shorts and skirts, splicing. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025

Nanotubes are ultra-small cylindrical structures, so tiny that thousands could fit across the width of a human hair. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

wide entry 1

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

width

noun

ˈwidth 

ˈwitth

1

: the measurement of the short or shorter side of something : breadth

2

: largeness of area or range

3

: a measured piece of material

a width of cloth

a width of lumber