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 width of Fleetwood’s Highbury Stadium is 71 yards, meaning Murray’s throw was in the air for approximately 36 yards, five short of Delap’s average but still 14 yards over what data site Opta class as a long throw. — George Edwards, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Reviewers suggest sizing up a half or whole size to leave extra room in length and width. — Olivia Dubyak, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

On beach days, Good Harbor has the width and the real surf, with Thacher Island's twin lighthouses sitting out on the horizon for good measure. — Jenn Sinrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026

In comparison, the height of the Fold8 Ultra’s outer screen is two-and-a-third times the width. — Mike Feibus, USA Today, 22 July 2026

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