Expanse Definition

ĭk-spăns
expanses
noun
expanses
A large, open area or unbroken surface; wide extent; great breadth.
Webster's New World
Expansion.
Webster's New World
The distance or amount of expansion.
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Other Word Forms of Expanse

Noun

Singular:
expanse
Plural:
expanses

Origin of Expanse

  • Latin expānsum from neuter past participle of expandere to spread out expand

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin expandō.

    From Wiktionary

Expanse Sentence Examples

  • There is a wide expanse of sandy shore, and bathing is excellent.

  • The promenade of Hamilton Terrace commands a fine view of the broad expanse of the Haven with its various towns and forts.

  • On the horizon you could see an endless expanse of emptiness.

  • The morning dawned upon a boundless expanse of sea.

  • Standing partitions broke up areas of the expanse.

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Words Starting With

EEXEXP

Words Ending With

ESENSE

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