spacing

noun

spac·​ing ˈspā-siŋ 

1

a

: the act of providing with spaces or placing at intervals

b

: an arrangement in space

2

a

: a limited extent : space

b

: the distance between any two objects in a usually regularly arranged series

Synonyms of spacing

• distance
• width
• length

Examples of spacing in a Sentence

The spacing between characters should be even.

the spacing of the houses was a little tight

Recent Examples on the Web

Lean on Kristaps Porzingis’ stellar passing, scoring versatility and spacing. — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Magnesium prevented that expansion through what researchers call a ‘pinning’ effect, locking the spacing between the layers in place. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

People won’t buy welcome mats, evidently, from a guy with such spacing. — Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

Edwards is quick to drive after facing up against her defender, even when the spacing around her isn’t exactly pristine; none of the Connecticut guards really give the defense a reason to stay home, but Edwards still finds a way to the basket. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing spacing

• letter spacing

Rhymes for spacing

• basing
• bracing
• casing
• chasing
• facing
• gracing
• lacing
• lasing
• pacing
• placing
• racing
• tracing

Kids Definition

spacing

noun

spac·​ing

ˈspā-siŋ

1

: an arrangement in space

2

: the distance between any two objects in an arranged series