width

noun

ˈwidth 

ˈwitth

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

Synonyms of width

• scope
• extent
• confines
• realm
• range

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

During totality, the sun would appear only about one-third of a fist-width above the horizon. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2026

He is involved in fewer one-versus-one situations, but he is still being asked to provide width at times. — Andy Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Nanoplastics are tiny nanoparticles of plastic one one-thousandth the average width of a human hair — small enough to pass through the tissues of the digestive tract or lungs and enter your bloodstream. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Rakholia estimated the width of Kelce’s ring as being slightly smaller, putting it 5 or 6 millimeters wide. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

wide entry 1

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

width

noun

ˈwidth 

ˈwitth

1

: the measurement of the short or shorter side of something : breadth

2

: largeness of area or range

3

: a measured piece of material

a width of cloth

a width of lumber