expanse
noun
ex·panse
ik-ˈspan(t)s 
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: great extent of something spread out
an expanse of calm ocean
Examples of expanse in a Sentence
The explorer gazed across the vast Arctic expanse.
the great explorers who crossed the vast expanses of the seven seas in small ships
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The debris flow had barreled more than a mile down the mountain, leaving an expanse of mud and rocks.
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Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 19 May 2025
Given its expanse into a head-to-toe resort wear outfitter that even trades in unstructured jackets and knitted trainers, how does the label continue to grow without losing sight of its original purpose?
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 16 May 2025
The background, a featureless expanse of powder blue, suggests fresh air.
—Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The canvas tents, inspired by the original explorers of the Andes, feature outdoor bathtubs and both indoor and outdoor showers, allowing guests to soak in the valley's expanse under the open sky.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 19 May 2025
Given its expanse into a head-to-toe resort wear outfitter that even trades in unstructured jackets and knitted trainers, how does the label continue to grow without losing sight of its original purpose?
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 16 May 2025
The background, a featureless expanse of powder blue, suggests fresh air.
—Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The canvas tents, inspired by the original explorers of the Andes, feature outdoor bathtubs and both indoor and outdoor showers, allowing guests to soak in the valley's expanse under the open sky.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for expanse
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“Expanse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expanse. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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expanse
noun
ex·panse
ik-ˈspan(t)s
: a wide space, area, or stretch
the vast expanse of the ocean
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