wingspan

noun

wing·​span ˈwiŋ-ˌspan 

: the distance from the tip of one of a pair of wings to that of the other

also : span sense 2c

Examples of wingspan in a Sentence

The hawk has a wingspan of about three feet.

a plane with a 200-foot wingspan

Recent Examples on the Web

The 7-4 Wembanyama — and his 8-foot wingspan — contested Jalen Brunson’s deep 3-pointer at the beginning of the possession, while Fox also went straight to Brunson. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026

The model on display has a 32-foot (10-meter) wingspan and a length of 42 feet (13 meters). —Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026

Altair and four other stars form a large vertical diamond that outlines the eagle’s wingspan. —Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026

Brents’ 82 ⅝-inch wingspan ahead of that draft was the longest ever recorded for a cornerback at the NFL scouting combine. —David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1917, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wingspan

• afghan
• bedpan
• began
• caveman
• chapin
• cyan
• deadpan
• dextran
• divan
• doorman
• fishman
• flagman

Kids Definition

wingspan

noun

wing·​span ˈwiŋ-ˌspan 

: the distance between the tips of a pair of wings (as of a bird or an airplane)