noun
wingspan
WIHNG-span
Wingspan (noun) means the distance between the tips of a pair of wings, or between someone's outstretched arms. Example: “The albatross has one of the longest wingspans of any bird.”
noun
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The distance between the tips of a pair of wings, or between someone's outstretched arms.
"The albatross has one of the longest wingspans of any bird."
"Basketball scouts often measure a player's wingspan."
How to use wingspan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe full width from wingtip to wingtip (or fingertip to fingertip for a person).
Common pairings
huge wingspan
measure the wingspan
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Word forms
- Plural
- wingspans
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The albatross has one of the longest _____ of any bird.
Etymology
From wing + span.
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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.
