wingspan

[wing-span]

noun

1. the distance between the wing tips of an airplane.

2. wingspread.

wingspan

/ ˈwɪŋˌspæn, ˈwɪŋˌsprɛd /

noun

1. the distance between the wing tips of an aircraft, bird, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of wingspan¹

First recorded in 1915–20; wing + span ¹

Example Sentences

The rest of the “tiny” people in the St. Francis High gym are gawking in awe at his 7-9 wingspan.

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His wingspan likely stretches far beyond any other wideout in the Mission League or, possibly, the Southern Section.

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Their wingspan now stretches to more than 5 feet and the nest they share with their parents — Shadow and Jackie — is 6 feet across.

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She says the eaglets’ wingspan now stretches to more than 5 feet.

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Condors have a massive wingspan of up to 10 feet and, left undisturbed, can live as long as 70 years.

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