Synonyms of length

length

noun

ˈleŋ(k)th 

1

as in expansion

a wide space or area

vowed that he would journey the lengths of the earth to find her

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expansion
• expanse
• stretch
• distance
• breadth
• extent
• sheet
• reach
• plain
• field
• depth
• scope
• spread
• waste
• territory
• domain
• spectrum
• scale
• extension
• span
• sphere
• sweep
• range
• amplitude
• latitude
• gamut
• magnitude
• compass
• void
• immensity
• emptiness

2

as in distance

the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects

the length of a professional tennis court is 78 feet from baseline to baseline

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distance
• width
• height
• spacing
• way
• stretch
• remove
• lead
• spread
• breadth
• space
• area
• depth
• volume
• extension
• scope
• extent
• altitude
• range
• rise
• flight
• throw
• reach
• clearance
• sweep
• cast
• drop
• shot
• fall
• haul
• berth

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of length

Cut Some athletes prefer a no-show cut, while others opt for ankle-length or crew-length options for their workout. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Last week, Achord sprinted almost the entire length of Melton’s kick return alongside one of the team’s fastest players. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

One runs the length of the property and includes a sitting area that spills out to the backyard, while the primary suite is even more expansive, with the bed sitting opposite a punchy red-orange workspace. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026

The trick is choosing a cut that creates length and dimension in the right places. — Laura Solla, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing length

• at length