noun Uncommon

expanse

ihk-SPANS

Expanse (noun) means a wide, open stretch of land, sea, or sky. Example: “They stared out over the vast expanse of the desert.”

noun

A wide, open stretch of land, sea, or sky.

"They stared out over the vast expanse of the desert."

How to use expanse

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA large open area that stretches out as far as you can see.

Common pairings

vast expanse endless expanse an expanse of water

expanses plural

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They stared out over the vast _____ of the desert.

From Latin expansum, "a spread-out thing," related to "expand."

Origin: Latin

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What does “expanse” mean?

The word “expanse” means a wide, open stretch of land, sea, or sky. In plain terms, a large open area that stretches out as far as you can see.

How do you pronounce “expanse”?

“Expanse” is pronounced ihk-SPANS (/ɪkˈspæns/ in IPA).

How do you use “expanse” in a sentence?

Here is “expanse” used in a sentence: “They stared out over the vast expanse of the desert.”

What part of speech is “expanse”?

“Expanse” is a noun.

Where does the word “expanse” come from?

The word “expanse” comes from Latin. From Latin expansum, "a spread-out thing," related to "expand.".

Is “expanse” a common word?

“Expanse” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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