wingspan

noun

wing·​span ˈwiŋ-ˌspan 

: the distance from the tip of one of a pair of wings to that of the other

also : span sense 2c

Examples of wingspan in a Sentence

The hawk has a wingspan of about three feet.

a plane with a 200-foot wingspan

Recent Examples on the Web

Eurasian griffon vultures are large scavengers, weighing up to 24 pounds and with a maximum wingspan of over 9 feet, according to the Vulture Conservation Foundation. —Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025

Diawara is a 6-9, 227-pound power forward with a 7-3 ¾ wingspan. —Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2025

McConnell is an energizer bunny and a master at stealing the ball from taller players, but plays less than 20 minutes per game, while Wallace and Joe have 6-foot-8 and 6-foot-7 wingspans, respectively. —Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 6 June 2025

An imposing screen with a mighty wingspan, the LG 45GX950A-B impresses us with its high resolution and multiple refresh-rate options. —PC Magazine, 29 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1917, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wingspan

• afghan
• bedpan
• began
• caveman
• chapin
• crankpin
• cyan
• deadpan
• dextran
• divan
• doorman
• fishman

Kids Definition

wingspan

noun

wing·​span ˈwiŋ-ˌspan 

: the distance between the tips of a pair of wings (as of a bird or an airplane)