Width

Definition

"Width" refers to the measurement or extent of something from side to side; the lesser of two or the least of three dimensions of a body.

Parts of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

American English

IPA Pronunciation: /wɪdθ/
Respelling: width

British English

IPA Pronunciation: /wɪdθ/
Respelling: width

In both American and British English, "width" is pronounced with a short "i" sound as in "bit," followed by a "d" sound and ending with the "th" sound as in "think." The pronunciation is essentially the same in both versions of English.

Etymology

"Width" is derived from the Old English word "wīd", meaning "wide", with the addition of the suffix "-th", which is often used to form nouns indicating a particular quality or condition. The term has been used since the 16th century to denote the extent of something from side to side.

Derivatives

Widthwise
Wide
Widen
Wider
Widest

Synonyms

Breadth
Broadness
Span

Antonyms

Length
Height
Depth

Usage

The term "width" is primarily used to describe the measurement of an object, space, or distance from one side to the other. It's a fundamental term in various fields, from mathematics and engineering to art and design.

Related Terms

Dimension
Measure
Area
Surface
Extent

Detailed Definition

Noun

The measurement or extent of something from side to side.‍
Example: The width of the room is 12 feet.

The extent from side to side of a standard or a specified object, surface, or area.‍
Example: The car's width makes it difficult to park in narrow spaces.