spacing

noun

spac·​ing ˈspā-siŋ How to pronounce spacing (audio)
Synonyms of spacingnext
1
a
: the act of providing with spaces or placing at intervals
b
: an arrangement in space
2
a
: a limited extent : space
b
: the distance between any two objects in a usually regularly arranged series

Examples of spacing in a Sentence

The spacing between characters should be even. the spacing of the houses was a little tight
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Amtrak is focusing on Madison, Watertown and Pewaukee for potential stops, based on spacing of the cities and ridership potential – though Magliari noted no selections are final until the end of the planning process. Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026 On top of that, head coach Rick Carlisle has opted to start games without a center on the floor to get more spacing and pace on the hardwood. Tony East, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 The photo will be a handy reference for transplanting seedlings and plant spacing in the garden. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026 The spacing is meant to be sporadic and natural-looking, so don’t obsess too much over the placement or shape of the dots. Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spacing

Word History

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of spacing was in 1711

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“Spacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spacing. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

spacing

noun
spac·​ing
ˈspā-siŋ
1
: an arrangement in space
2
: the distance between any two objects in an arranged series

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