1
: distance from side to side : width
the height, breadth, and depth of each piece of furniture
2
: something of full width
begin with a breadth of silk
3
a
: comprehensive quality : scope
the breadth of his learning
b
: liberality of views or taste
breadth of mind
Examples of breadth in a Sentence
We measured the height, breadth, and depth of each piece of furniture.
a great breadth of land awaited those who were brave and hardy enough to settle it
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The Saudi designer lineup demonstrates the breadth of talent emerging from the Kingdom.
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Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
That breadth of insight and analysis extends from the on-court Xs and Os to team dynamics and development.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Oct. 2025
In the same interview with Vogue, Kidman reflected on how the film felt similar to her movie Babygirl, which came out last year, jokingly tying the two together as a way to reflect on the breadth of her career.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Analysts also noted that the burger chain has a lower-than-expected total addressable market to balance its relatively high prices against the frequency and breadth of its customers’ visits.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
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Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
That breadth of insight and analysis extends from the on-court Xs and Os to team dynamics and development.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Oct. 2025
In the same interview with Vogue, Kidman reflected on how the film felt similar to her movie Babygirl, which came out last year, jokingly tying the two together as a way to reflect on the breadth of her career.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Analysts also noted that the burger chain has a lower-than-expected total addressable market to balance its relatively high prices against the frequency and breadth of its customers’ visits.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Breadth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breadth. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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1
: distance from side to side : width
2
a
: something of full width
b
: a wide area
3
: scope entry 1 sense 2
breadth of knowledge
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