lengthways

American

[lengkth-weyz, length-, lenth-] / ˈlɛŋkθˌweɪz, ˈlɛŋθ-, ˈlɛnθ- /

adverb

lengthwise.

lengthways British

/ ˈlɛŋθ-, ˈlɛŋkθˌweɪz /

adverb

in, according to, or along the direction of length

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Etymology

Origin of lengthways

First recorded in 1590–1600; length + -ways

Example Sentences

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The stem has been split lengthways and been curved round so that it resembles the very unusual "mouth-like" shape.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Poland’s zapiekanka: Slice a baguette lengthways and add sautéed button mushrooms, grilled Emmental and ketchup.

From BBC • May 10, 2023

Meanwhile, thinly slice the remaining carrots and fennel lengthways and place them in a large bowl.

From The Guardian • Mar. 16, 2019

Trim the aubergines and courgettes and slice them lengthways into strips about 5mm thick.

From The Guardian • May 25, 2016

Although it was three or four meters away from him, he could see that the cage was divided lengthways into two compartments, and that there was some kind of creature in each.

From "1984" by George Orwell

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