outspread

verb

out·​spread ˌau̇t-ˈspred 

outspread; outspreading

transitive verb

: to spread out

Synonyms

• expand
• extend
• fan (out)
• flare (out)
• open
• outstretch
• spread (out)
• stretch (out)
• unfold
• unfurl

Examples of outspread in a Sentence

when it outspread its wings, a pteranodon would have had a wingspan in excess of 20 feet

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

outspread

verb

out·​spread -ˈspred 

outspread; outspreading

: to spread out : extend

outspread

ˈau̇t-ˌspred

adjective