width

noun

ˈwidth How to pronounce width (audio)
ˈwitth
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1
: the horizontal measurement taken at right angles to the length : breadth
2
: largeness of extent or scope
3
: a measured and cut piece of material
a width of calico

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Examples of width in a Sentence

What is the width of the table? She carefully measured the length and width of the room. The deck runs the full width of the house. The carpet is available in several widths.
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Take a large section—about the same width as the roller—and roll under the hair. — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025 But the width of those bands also makes a difference in eliminating interference and increasing speeds. — PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025 On vintage flaps, the width of a genuine Chanel logo is always 3.3cm. — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025 The technology works by firing a beam of light the width of a pencil from one traffic light-sized terminal to another, using a system of sensors, optics, and mirrors to fix it on a 1.5 inch receiver. — Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for width

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wide entry 1

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of width was in 1570

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width

noun
ˈwidth How to pronounce width (audio)
ˈwitth
1
: the measurement of the short or shorter side of something : breadth
2
: largeness of area or range
3
: a measured piece of material
a width of cloth
a width of lumber

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