attention span
noun
: the length of time during which one (such as an individual or a group) is able to concentrate or remain interested
Examples of attention span in a Sentence
people with short attention spans
Recent Examples on the Web
Drezner argued the piece exposed the president’s short attention span and poor impulse control, flaws that have meaningfully shaped his approach to Iran.
—
Jake Angelo, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
The moon spends the first half of the day in the thought-provoking sign of Gemini, keeping our minds busy and our attention spans short.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
That 30-to-60-minute window is ideal for younger kids with shorter attention spans — or for squeezing in an outing between soccer practice and dinnertime.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Yes, budgets can be boring, especially to a president with a famously short attention span.
—Jackie Calmes, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for attention span
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jake Angelo, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
The moon spends the first half of the day in the thought-provoking sign of Gemini, keeping our minds busy and our attention spans short.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
That 30-to-60-minute window is ideal for younger kids with shorter attention spans — or for squeezing in an outing between soccer practice and dinnertime.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Yes, budgets can be boring, especially to a president with a famously short attention span.
—Jackie Calmes, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for attention span
Cite this Entry
“Attention span.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attention%20span. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
