spacing

1 of 2

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

spacing

2 of 2

present participle of space entry 2

Synonyms of spacing

Noun

• distance
• width
• length

Examples of spacing in a Sentence

Noun

The spacing between characters should be even.

the spacing of the houses was a little tight

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The spacing between officers tightens when arrests take place. — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

During heat treatment, nanoscale regions with slightly different atomic spacing begin to precipitate within the alloy. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

The goal is to have the planting look random with no pattern or consistent spacing. — Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026

To further reduce mildew issues, use proper plant spacing (18 to 24 inches) and water at the base. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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