thickness
noun/ˈθɪknəs/
Frequency rank: #5,707 most common English word
Meaning
the measurement of how thick something is; the distance between two surfaces.
Example sentence
The chef recommended choosing pasta with just the right thickness for this creamy sauce.
Synonyms & related words
Practice this word in the quiz
More words in ranks 5,701–5,800
- specificationa detailed description of the design, materials, or requirements for something.
- splendidImpressively beautiful or magnificent; excellent.
- sundaysthe days of the week that fall on Sunday, used in a general or habitual sense.
- telescopeAn instrument that makes distant objects appear nearer and larger.
- textilerelating to cloth or woven fabric, or a type of cloth or woven material
- traya flat, shallow container used for carrying or holding items
- unreasonableNot fair or sensible; going beyond what is acceptable or appropriate.
- unsurenot certain or confident; doubtful.
- upwardstoward a higher place or level; in an ascending direction.
- utilizeTo make use of something for a purpose.