thickness

noun
UK: /ˈθɪknəs/
US: /ˈθɪknəs/

  1. The measurement of something from one side to the opposite side.

    1. The thickness of the book is about two centimeters.
    2. We need to measure the thickness of the ice to see if it's safe to walk on it.

  2. The quality of being dense or viscous.

    1. The sauce has a good thickness.
    2. The thickness of the fog made it hard to see the road.

  3. A layer of a material.

    1. Apply a thin thickness of paint.
    2. The wall has a double thickness of insulation to keep the house warm.

Synonyms

consistency width viscosity density depth
thickness transitive-verb

  1. To increase the viscosity of a liquid or substance.

    1. I need to thickness this sauce.
    2. She used cornstarch to thickness the gravy for the Thanksgiving dinner.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "thickness" in English means: The measurement of something from one side to the opposite side., The quality of being dense or viscous., A layer of a material..

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

Synonyms for "thickness": consistency, width, viscosity, density, depth.

Example usage of "thickness": "The thickness of the book is about two centimeters.". More examples on the page.