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

Mud tunnels, or shelter tubes, about the width of a straw, on the foundation, floor joists, and other parts of the house are signs of a colony. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026

Balance the wrong curtain weight by layering panels and adjusting height, width, styling, or decor. —Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026

But the team will require more running power, incisive passing and proper width to bounce back in future matches. —Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026

Generally, a primary path should be 4 to 5 feet wide to accommodate two people walking side by side, while a 2- to 3-foot width is adequate for secondary paths. —Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 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