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
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That and a seven-foot wingspan also come in handy defensively and on the boards.
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Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
With a staggering, nearly 7-foot-7-inch wingspan and mobility to keep up with guards, Maluach, 18, has the ceiling to be an elite defensive player at the professional level.
—Logan Holland, People.com, 26 June 2025
Coward is long, with a 6-5 frame and stunning 7-2 wingspan, and can shoot the ball effortlessly and efficiently.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 June 2025
The four-time Big East Defensive Player of the Year possesses exceptional rim protection (2.7 blocks per game) and can disrupt offenses with his 9-4 standing reach and 7-6 wingspan.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 24 June 2025
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Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
With a staggering, nearly 7-foot-7-inch wingspan and mobility to keep up with guards, Maluach, 18, has the ceiling to be an elite defensive player at the professional level.
—Logan Holland, People.com, 26 June 2025
Coward is long, with a 6-5 frame and stunning 7-2 wingspan, and can shoot the ball effortlessly and efficiently.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 June 2025
The four-time Big East Defensive Player of the Year possesses exceptional rim protection (2.7 blocks per game) and can disrupt offenses with his 9-4 standing reach and 7-6 wingspan.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 24 June 2025
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“Wingspan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wingspan. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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wingspan
noun
wing·span
ˈwiŋ-ˌspan
: the distance between the tips of a pair of wings (as of a bird or an airplane)
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