wingspan
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for wingspan, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The distance between the tips of a pair of wings, or between someone's outstretched arms.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use wingspan
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From wing + span.
Full origin of wingspan →Frequently asked questions
What does “wingspan” mean?
The word “wingspan” means the distance between the tips of a pair of wings, or between someone's outstretched arms. In plain terms, the full width from wingtip to wingtip (or fingertip to fingertip for a person).
How do you pronounce “wingspan”?
“Wingspan” is pronounced WIHNG-span (/ˈwɪŋ.spæn/ in IPA).
How do you use “wingspan” in a sentence?
Here is “wingspan” used in a sentence: “The albatross has one of the longest wingspans of any bird.”
What part of speech is “wingspan”?
“Wingspan” is a noun.