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wingspan Synonyms
Another word for wingspan
Choosing another word for wingspan depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The maximum distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other on an aircraft, bird, bat, or insect when fully extended.
Usage Example
"The wandering albatross has the largest wingspread of any living bird, often exceeding eleven feet."
Strongest
wingspread
• noun (Context 2)
The distance from fingertip to fingertip of a person's arms when stretched out horizontally to the sides, especially in sports such as basketball or swimming.
Usage Example
"The basketball player's impressive armspan allows him to block shots and secure rebounds with ease."
Strongest
armspan
Strong
reach
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Wingspan. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/wingspan