spacing

noun

spac·​ing ˈspā-siŋ How to pronounce spacing (audio)
Synonyms of spacingnext
1
a
: the act of providing with spaces or placing at intervals
b
: an arrangement in space
2
a
: a limited extent : space
b
: the distance between any two objects in a usually regularly arranged series

Examples of spacing in a Sentence

The spacing between characters should be even. the spacing of the houses was a little tight
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Schreacke’s role remained consistent with perimeter shooting and floor spacing, but her effectiveness fluctuated. Aaron Segal, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026 As for Saturday, the Earthquakes will test the patience, spacing and poise of a team that wants to own the ball. Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 Divide the rhizomes every three years or as needed, replanting divisions at a spacing of 12 inches or 1 per square foot. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026 The architecture of the wig cap and the wefts stitched within are, however, notably more structured and fortified than the 3-star series, with tighter spacing and more deliberate stitching patterns. Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spacing

Word History

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of spacing was in 1711

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“Spacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spacing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

spacing

noun
spac·​ing
ˈspā-siŋ
1
: an arrangement in space
2
: the distance between any two objects in an arranged series

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