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

In a similar vein, avoid overcrowding because most plants, Kao adds, need adequate spacing from one another in order to thrive. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Apr. 2026

Anderson adds value as a defender and playmaker, but lineups involving him will also sacrifice spacing. —Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026

Stadium dimensions and outfield spacing have been adjusted in part to balance the offensive advantage created by reduced air resistance, though the environment remains consistently hitter-friendly. —Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026

The final traffic impact study and access spacing for the commercial area will be resolved in coordination with ITD before the project goes to the Caldwell City Council for a final decision. —Noah Daly april 15, Idaho Statesman, 15 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