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
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Seven-one wingspan, incredible strength.
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Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
So, 84-and-a-half-inch wingspan, 35-inch arms.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
From a massive wingspan (82 3/8 inches) to his big frame, Jones offers plenty of upside to go along with tons of SEC experience.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The Dolphins had a huge hole at receiver following the trade of Jaylen Waddle which will allow Douglas to compete for a starting role from day one thanks to his 79-inch wingspan.
—Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
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Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
So, 84-and-a-half-inch wingspan, 35-inch arms.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
From a massive wingspan (82 3/8 inches) to his big frame, Jones offers plenty of upside to go along with tons of SEC experience.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The Dolphins had a huge hole at receiver following the trade of Jaylen Waddle which will allow Douglas to compete for a starting role from day one thanks to his 79-inch wingspan.
—Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Wingspan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wingspan. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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wingspan
noun
wing·span
ˈwiŋ-ˌspan
: the distance between the tips of a pair of wings (as of a bird or an airplane)
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