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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By capturing dimensions like shoulder width, torso length, arm length, and thigh circumference—measurements ignored in traditional S/M/L sizing—brands can predict fit with far greater accuracy.
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Marisa McMillan, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
The right side of the box features a storage area of its own, while the top lifts up via a rear hinge to reveal a shallow full-width toolbox made for storing an outdoor table and chair set.
—New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026
The first consideration is height at maturity, but width is equally important.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
An oceanfront deck stretches the width of the property and includes an outdoor kitchen, fire pit, heaters, and retractable shades.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
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Marisa McMillan, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
The right side of the box features a storage area of its own, while the top lifts up via a rear hinge to reveal a shallow full-width toolbox made for storing an outdoor table and chair set.
—New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026
The first consideration is height at maturity, but width is equally important.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
An oceanfront deck stretches the width of the property and includes an outdoor kitchen, fire pit, heaters, and retractable shades.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Width.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/width. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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