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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Good pruning to open the canopy, adequate spacing between trees, and avoiding overhead watering help minimize fungal issues. Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026 Use a Power Washer Power washing is great for patios with relatively tight paver-spacing that have been neglected for years. David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 16 May 2026 Always read the label on seeds and plant tags, and follow those guidelines for spacing, Kreith said. Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026 Trying to figure out the spacing and the timing. John Davis, Daily News, 14 May 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 20 May. 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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