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

MD-11s are just over 61 metres long and have a wingspan of 52 metres, smaller than Boeing 747s , which are roughly 76 metres long and have a wingspan of 68 metres.

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“Her wingspan is so long. She’s blocking shots all the time.”

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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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