1
: distance from side to side : width
the height, breadth, and depth of each piece of furniture
2
: something of full width
begin with a breadth of silk
3
a
: comprehensive quality : scope
the breadth of his learning
b
: liberality of views or taste
breadth of mind
Examples of breadth in a Sentence
We measured the height, breadth, and depth of each piece of furniture.
a great breadth of land awaited those who were brave and hardy enough to settle it
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 June 2025
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 June 2025
Advisory board members will ideally reflect the breadth of experiences the client’s business might impact.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Training the Next Generation A key factor behind Hungary’s creative breadth is the country’s strong emphasis on education.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 8 June 2025
Each year, Couture showcases the full breadth of fine jewelry, including everyday staples and classics to collectible and avant-garde one-of-a-kind showstoppers.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for breadth
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“Breadth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breadth. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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1
: distance from side to side : width
2
a
: something of full width
b
: a wide area
3
: scope entry 1 sense 2
breadth of knowledge
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