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

Adjustable straps are best since every chair is a different size and width. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

Squeezing a football pitch into the space available makes for an awkward and unusual look, particularly in terms of the pitch’s narrow width. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 30 July 2026

The width of the band and the level at which it is centered were left unchanged. — Anniek Bao,lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Start in a low squat position with your feet pointed forward and shoulder-width apart. — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 26 July 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