length

noun

ˈleŋ(k)th How to pronounce length (audio)
Definition of lengthnext
1
as in expansion
a wide space or area vowed that he would journey the lengths of the earth to find her

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as in distance
the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects the length of a professional tennis court is 78 feet from baseline to baseline

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Recent Examples of length His size and length stand out compared to former swing tackle Justin Skule. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Sarkar designed a series of experiments with blackworms in 12-centimeter-long (about 5 inches) channels, about twice the worm’s length. — K. R. Prathyusha, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 While previous investigators had gone to great lengths to look into the victim’s dentures, cold case procedure requires the investigator to start the case fresh. — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026 Outdoor spaces include a terrace that runs the length of the house and an expansive roof terrace, plus the dock, all with exceptional views over the lake. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for length
Recent Examples of Synonyms for length
  1. expansion
  2. distance
  3. expanse
  4. width
  5. stretch
  6. breadth
Noun
  • Bhatia said investors are now seeing opportunities for revenue growth at Salesforce increasing from the low double digits, along with margin expansion.
    — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Trump remains data-center booster amid bipartisan opposition The rapid expansion of data centers, which house networks and services for digital information and services, is proving to be the rare issue that cuts through party lines.
    — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of expansion
Noun
  • To study dark energy, Roman will measure how gravity bends light across large cosmic distances — creating a 3D map of dark matter in the process.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Shawn Ryan Tackling a distance like that will need considerably more solar area, but Ryan has ruled out the obvious fix of simply widening his current upright bike and plastering it with panels.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of distance
Noun
  • Pale stone, dramatically veined marble, warm wood and expanses of mirror are found throughout the flagship, with linear lighting integrated into ceilings and fixtures.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Curving terraces wrap around the structure, while large expanses of glass provide sweeping views over the landscape.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of expanse
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  • Given his opportunity after Reims were relegated to the French second tier last season, Zabi played a variety of roles across the width of the pitch.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • At the Bowl, from a distance, even screens that fill up two-thirds of the width of the stage can feel postage stamp-sized.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of width
Noun
  • Trout has spent his entire 16-year career with the Angels, a period that has coincided with one of the worst stretches in franchise history.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Amid a scorching stretch, Bregman ends the month with his lifetime total now sitting at two.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of stretch
Noun
  • In that world, breadth could matter as much as having the best model.
    — MacKenzie Sigalos,Drew Troast, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • An investor sees the breadth divergence, watches the failed breakouts and notices the heavier down-volume, but then waits for a headline to confirm what the price data has already said.
    — Thomas Hartmann, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
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“Length.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/length. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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