expanse


Pronunciation key

( ik-spans′ )

ex•panse

n.

[ME. expans < L. expansum < expansus, pp. of expandere; to spread out, see EXPAND].

  1. Wide open area, space or unbroken surface; large extent; great breadth as of land, sky or water.
  2. Expansion.
  3. The amount or distance of the expansion.

References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
  • The American Heritage Dictionary, Second College Edition ©1985

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