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

The researchers determined how high the barriers must be and their necessary width for electrons to flow through. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026

That extra width can be very helpful in music, too, widening the soundstage and giving each instrument more room in the mix. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026

In front of the driver is a 55-inch display that encompasses touch-sensitive panels either side of the main instrument display and stretches across the width of the dash. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 Oct. 2026

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a kettlebell in your right hand at your side. — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 26 Oct. 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