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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The challenge is more about frequency, and the spacing of stops, than the speed of the vehicle. Jonathan Cohn, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026 Foliage disease can be minimized by ensuring good air circulation within the crown through proper plant spacing. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026 Lehman said the 3-D modeling fostered better understanding of the ideal spacing between the three racers. Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026 In traditional 5-on-5 basketball, those details can hide behind spacing and systems. Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 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 15 Feb. 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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