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

Extend it to four seconds to ensure safe spacing in adverse conditions. —Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026

The exact spacing varies according to the species and cultivar being grown, but a handy rule of thumb is to set low-growing hedge plants (3-4 feet tall) about two feet apart within rows. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026

Additionally, students will get ideas about spacing, soil fertility and trellising needs for summer crops and how to manage and maintain your garden throughout the growing season. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado april 9, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026

Five-out spacing — with five capable 3-point shooters — is one way to draw defensive rotations but four-out spacing with a rim-running big man can collapse or punish a defense and open an offense. —Sam Gordon, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 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
• pacing
• placing
• racing
• tracing
• debasing

Kids Definition

spacing

noun

spac·​ing

ˈspā-siŋ

1

: an arrangement in space

2

: the distance between any two objects in an arranged series