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

Denim cut-offs leave me, with my wide thighs and big butt, feeling way too exposed, while calf-length culottes completely overwhelm my petite frame. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 21 July 2026

Some school pocket charts have long horizontal pockets that hold several different lengths of cards, while other charts include grid-like pockets that look like the sleeves to show off baseball cards. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 July 2026

Meanwhile, other members of the family opted for military uniforms, suits or midi-length dresses paired with hats or headbands. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

The midi-length, sleeveless dress featured an allover silver metallic sequin embellishment and a dramatic black feather trim on the skirt. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Phrases Containing length

• at length