single-space

verb

sin·​gle-space ˈsiŋ-gəl-ˈspās How to pronounce single-space (audio)
single-spaced; single-spacing; single-spaces

transitive verb

: to type or print with no blank lines between lines of text

Examples of single-space in a Sentence

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The single-space burial spot is located at the Pierce Brother Westwood Village Memorial Park and Mortuary in Los Angeles, which is where fellow stars such as Hugh Hefner, Dean Martin, Farrah Fawcett, and Truman Capote have also been laid to rest. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024 In the manner of many a single-space survival thriller before, Shunsuke must use only those items at his disposal to engineer his escape: his clothing, a lighter and a stapler in his briefcase. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 28 Feb. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of single-space was in 1928

Dictionary Entries Near single-space

Cite this Entry

“Single-space.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single-space. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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