1
: the horizontal measurement taken at right angles to the length : breadth
2
: largeness of extent or scope
3
: a measured and cut piece of material
a width of calico
Examples of width in a Sentence
What is the width of the table?
She carefully measured the length and width of the room.
The deck runs the full width of the house.
The carpet is available in several widths.
We swam ten widths in the pool.
I bought two widths of fabric.
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Tips for proper form: Position your hands on the floor just slightly wider than shoulder width.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Aug. 2025
The coziest feature is the front porch, which spans the width of the home and is adorned with white columns and railing.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
In addition to the possible lane and ramp closures, there will be a 12-foot width restriction on the bridge, said Kent Barnard, a spokesman for the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 1 Aug. 2025
On average, women have shorter femurs in relation to the width of their hips.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 31 July 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Aug. 2025
The coziest feature is the front porch, which spans the width of the home and is adorned with white columns and railing.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
In addition to the possible lane and ramp closures, there will be a 12-foot width restriction on the bridge, said Kent Barnard, a spokesman for the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 1 Aug. 2025
On average, women have shorter femurs in relation to the width of their hips.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 31 July 2025
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“Width.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/width. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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