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

In those moments, Hahn turned off his variometer, which beeps to signal the rate of ascent or descent, leaving him in a silent communion with the birds around him, shaped like arrows with a wingspan of some 16 inches. — Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 19 July 2026

The Hornets believe Ajayi has elite physical and tools highlighted by size, athleticism, wingspan, quickness and strength. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026

At 6-8 with a 6-11 wingspan and vertical pop, Johnson already owns the tools teams seek in modern frontcourt depth. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 12 July 2026

Both are about ¼ inch long and have a wingspan of approximately ½ inch. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 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)