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

Miller was charged Monday in Jasper County with failure to drive on the right half of a roadway when the roadway was of sufficient width, resulting in an accident. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026

The tornado produced wind gusts of up to 65 mph and traveled about 2 miles, with a width of approximately 90 yards. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

The bridge's deck is positioned roughly 42 m (138 ft) above the Detroit River and has a width of 37 m (121 ft). — New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2026

The levels can be created in any width with retaining walls, from a wide area for play or outdoor living to more shallow steps. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 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