Find Synonyms

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.
JUMP TO:

• 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

Cite this Entry


Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Wingspan. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/wingspan
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Dictionary & Reference
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.