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

Several spacings and gaps were potential vermin entrances including spacing and gaps between floor boards, a vertical air gap along double front doors and on the ceiling above the ice cream chest freezer in the retail aisle. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado updated January 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026

Kyle Anderson couldn’t find his shot and at times crushed Minnesota’s offensive spacing because of it two years ago. —Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026

Coverages like this, which cramp the Hawks’ spacing, have become too common. —Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026

Schulte said the controversy could fuel future conversations about whether Aurora should consider updating its development rules - similar to how some cities regulate spacing and concentration for certain uses. —Tori Mason, CBS News, 14 Jan. 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