width

[width, witth, with]

noun

1. extent from side to side; breadth; wideness.

2. a piece of the full wideness, as of cloth.

width

/ wɪdθ /

noun

1. the linear extent or measurement of something from side to side, usually being the shortest dimension or (for something fixed) the shortest horizontal dimension

2. the state or fact of being wide

3. a piece or section of something at its full extent from side to side

   a width of cloth

4. the distance across a rectangular swimming bath, as opposed to its length

Word History and Origins

Origin of width¹

1620–30; wide + -th ¹, modeled on breadth, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of width¹

C17: from _wide + _-th ¹ , analogous to _breadth

Example Sentences

Smith capitalised when South Africa bowled too full or offered width but was involved in the Brook run-out when he sent back his captain who was looking for two.

From BBC

The width of passenger seats vary from 15.5 to 19 inches, depending on the airline and the section of the plane.

From Los Angeles Times

When it came to choosing the plants, the couple aimed to create a dynamic garden by varying the heights and widths of the plants to achieve a visually appealing effect.

From Los Angeles Times

The wingers are usually the quickest players who will hold the width and are the main source of tries.

From BBC

It looks like a very beautiful bracelet; the watch’s face is small, the same width as its gold links.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• diameter 
• girth 
• scope 
• span 
• thickness