width

width

noun \ˈwidth, ˈwitth\

Definition of WIDTH

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>

Examples of WIDTH

1. What is the width of the table?
2. She carefully measured the length and width of the room.
3. The deck runs the full width of the house.
4. The carpet is available in several widths.
5. We swam ten widths in the pool.
6. I bought two widths of fabric.

Origin of WIDTH

¹wide

First Known Use: 1627

Related to WIDTH

Synonyms: ambit, amplitude, breadth, compass, confines, dimension(s), extent, reach, realm, scope, sweep, range

Related Words: gamut, spectrum, spread; bailiwick, circle, demesne, department, discipline, domain, element, fief, fiefdom, field, province, region, specialty, sphere, terrain; frontier; horizon, panorama

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Other Weights and Measures Terms

avoirdupois weight, calorie, denier, kip, pace, twain