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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Technology gives us breadth, but trust requires depth.
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Kendra MacDonald, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The program aims to demonstrate the breadth and depth of their art form — with pieces spanning the classical, folkloric, contemporary and flamenco styles — and the company’s half-century of output, earning them apt praise both here and abroad.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
With a battery career stretching back to 2006, Workman’s technical breadth encompasses working with data centers in global tech companies, aviation battery systems, space energy platforms, and a passion for hot rodding electric vehicles.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
But the scope and breadth of the subpoenas — which demand everything from text messages to bank statements to phone records — has a lot of folks scratching their heads, especially those unlucky enough to have been served one.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
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Kendra MacDonald, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The program aims to demonstrate the breadth and depth of their art form — with pieces spanning the classical, folkloric, contemporary and flamenco styles — and the company’s half-century of output, earning them apt praise both here and abroad.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
With a battery career stretching back to 2006, Workman’s technical breadth encompasses working with data centers in global tech companies, aviation battery systems, space energy platforms, and a passion for hot rodding electric vehicles.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
But the scope and breadth of the subpoenas — which demand everything from text messages to bank statements to phone records — has a lot of folks scratching their heads, especially those unlucky enough to have been served one.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 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 9 Sep. 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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