thickness

noun

thick·​ness ˈthik-nəs How to pronounce thickness (audio)
1
: the smallest of three dimensions
length, width, and thickness
2
: the quality or state of being thick
3
a
: viscous consistency
boiled to the thickness of honey
b
: the condition of being smoky, foul, or foggy
4
: the thick part of something
5
6
7
: layer, ply, sheet
a single thickness of canvas

Examples of thickness in a Sentence

The plank measures two inches in thickness. the length, circumference, and thickness of the log Plywood is available in various thicknesses. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the steak. I added flour to increase the gravy's thickness. I was surprised by the thickness of his accent.
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Typically, the average choroidal thickness in healthy adults is between 200 and 300 micrometers. Victoria Corless, Space.com, 5 Feb. 2025 Tattoos using 1-atom-thick graphene (combined with layers of other materials) are roughly one-hundredth the thickness of a human hair. IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2025 The cord features 10 plastic sliders, which are designed to seamlessly move up and down the cords and hold socks of varying sizes and thicknesses. Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025 While sensitivity to cold can vary by factors like a dog's health, age, size, coat thickness, and more, the ASPCA warns no dog should be left outdoors amid below-freezing temperatures. Jenna Prestininzi, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for thickness 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of thickness was before the 12th century

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“Thickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thickness. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

thickness

noun
thick·​ness ˈthik-nəs How to pronounce thickness (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being thick
2
: the smallest of three dimensions
length, width, and thickness
3
: the thick part of something
4
: layer entry 1 sense 2
a single thickness of canvas

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