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

That is, until the 49ers reached to draft Dugger — with his 35-inch arms and 84 3/8-inch wingspan — in the fifth round in April. — Vic Tafur, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

The proportions also leave room for aircraft with larger wingspans. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Ravens measure about 22 to 27 inches long and have a wingspan that reaches up to 59 inches, while an American crow is about 16 to 21 inches long with a wingspan of up to 39 inches. — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026

Kuminga is still a promising young wing at 6-foot-7 and 220 pounds with a 7-foot wingspan, elite athleticism and explosive speed. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 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)