lengthwise

adverb

length·​wise ˈleŋ(k)th-ˌwīz 

ˈlen(t)th-

: in the direction of the length : longitudinally

lengthwise adjective

Examples of lengthwise in a Sentence

Split the fruit lengthwise and discard the seeds.

a piece of paper folded lengthwise

Recent Examples on the Web

The families got into the two beds, preparing to go to sleep, women and girls lying lengthwise, boys across the bottom of the bed at their feet. —Samantha M. Shapiro, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2022

These fibrils are arranged lengthwise into bundles — like the filaments in a fiber-optic cable — which give meat its distinctive grain. —J. Kenji López-Alt, New York Times, 22 Nov. 2022

Or, for grilling and slow-cooking or confiting, slice small-to-medium summer squash in half lengthwise, including the stem. —Asha Loupy, Bon Appétit, 29 Aug. 2022

Slice stem off, cut lengthwise and sprinkle with salt and pepper. —Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 23 Sep. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1580, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

lengthwise

adverb or adjective

length·​wise ˈleŋ(k)th-ˌwīz 

ˈlen(t)th-

: in the direction of the length

fold the paper lengthwise

a lengthwise crease