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expanse

noun ex·panse \ik-ˈspan(t)s\

: a large and usually flat open space or area

Full Definition of EXPANSE

1
:  firmament
2
:  great extent of something spread out <an expanse of calm ocean>
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Origin of EXPANSE

New Latin expansum, from Latin, neuter of expansus, past participle of expandere
First Known Use: 1637

Related to EXPANSE

Synonyms
breadth, distance, expansion, extent, field, length, plain, reach, sheet, spread, stretch, waste

Rhymes with EXPANSE

advance, barn dance, by chance, clog dance, closed stance, finance, freelance, lap dance, line dance, main chance, New France, romance, round dance, snake dance, square dance, step dance, sun dance, sword dance, tap dance, tea dance, toe dance, war dance
EXPANSE Defined for Kids

expanse

noun ex·panse \ik-ˈspans\

Definition of EXPANSE for Kids

:  a wide area or stretch <an expanse of desert>

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