expanse

noun
UK: /ɪkˈspæns/
US: /ɪkˈspæns/

  1. A large, open area of land, water, or sky.

    1. The great expanse of the sea was beautiful.
    2. The endless expanse of the desert seemed to go on forever, with the sun beating down.

  2. A wide range or extent; a large or comprehensive scope.

    1. The expanse of his knowledge was impressive.
    2. The museum covered a wide expanse of art history, from ancient to modern works.

Synonyms

area space stretch scope range extent

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "expanse" in English means: A large, open area of land, water, or sky., A wide range or extent; a large or comprehensive scope..

The phonetic transcription of "expanse" is /ɪkˈspæns/ in British English and /ɪkˈspæns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "expanse": area, space, stretch, scope, range, extent.

Example usage of "expanse": "The great expanse of the sea was beautiful.". More examples on the page.