wingspan
noun
wing·span
ˈwiŋ-ˌspan 
: the distance from the tip of one of a pair of wings to that of the other
also
: span sense 2c
Examples of wingspan in a Sentence
The hawk has a wingspan of about three feet.
a plane with a 200-foot wingspan
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At the top of the food chain, the bald eagle dominates in the sky alone with its impressive wingspan and sharp talons.
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Sarah Raza, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
The carbon-fiber aircraft could perform such feats of aeronautical endurance while running solely on renewable energy and batteries because of a 236-foot (72-meter) wingspan—comparable to a Boeing 747 jumbo jet’s wings—covered with more than 17,000 solar cells.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
His production points to the on-ball juice Brooklyn lacks, and his wingspan came in better than expected, according to reports circulating after measurements.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
The massive frame and comically long wingspan of Victor Wembanyama seemed to intimidate Randle, who spent most possessions either deferring to his teammates or forcing his own shot.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
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Sarah Raza, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
The carbon-fiber aircraft could perform such feats of aeronautical endurance while running solely on renewable energy and batteries because of a 236-foot (72-meter) wingspan—comparable to a Boeing 747 jumbo jet’s wings—covered with more than 17,000 solar cells.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
His production points to the on-ball juice Brooklyn lacks, and his wingspan came in better than expected, according to reports circulating after measurements.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
The massive frame and comically long wingspan of Victor Wembanyama seemed to intimidate Randle, who spent most possessions either deferring to his teammates or forcing his own shot.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
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“Wingspan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wingspan. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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wingspan
noun
wing·span
ˈwiŋ-ˌspan
: the distance between the tips of a pair of wings (as of a bird or an airplane)
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