width

noun
UK: /wɪdθ/
US: /wɪdθ/

  1. The measurement of how wide something is.

    1. The width of the table is 1 meter.
    2. We need to consider the width of the door frame before ordering the sofa.

  2. The distance from one side to the other of something.

    1. What's the width of this room?
    2. Measure the full width of the fabric before you start cutting it.

  3. The quality of being wide.

    1. The road has a surprising width.
    2. The new bridge is impressive in its width and design.

Synonyms

breadth expanse diameter
width verb

  1. To make something wider.

    1. They plan to width the road.
    2. The city council agreed to width the sidewalks for pedestrian safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "width" in English means: The measurement of how wide something is., The distance from one side to the other of something., The quality of being wide..

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

Synonyms for "width": breadth, expanse, diameter.

Example usage of "width": "The width of the table is 1 meter.". More examples on the page.