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

This is accomplished through adequate plant spacing and selective pruning. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2026

Alternatives to weed barriers include tighter plant spacing and the proper use of mulch. —David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 21 May 2026

Good pruning to open the canopy, adequate spacing between trees, and avoiding overhead watering help minimize fungal issues. —Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026

Always read the label on seeds and plant tags, and follow those guidelines for spacing, Kreith said. —Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 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