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

The spacing of trees on a slope is important. —The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026

The end result is still great spacing. —Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026

The Cornhuskers’ pacing and spacing don’t leave many players racing to the rim. —Peter Keating, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026

These factors include providing plants with the right sun exposure, soil, and spacing. —David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 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