Width (noun)

The measurement of the distance from one side of something to the other, especially in a straight line.

Origin:

Old english widthu, from a germanic base meaning "wide".

Examples:

1. The width of the river was about 50 feet.
2. She measured the width of the fabric to make sure it would fit the bed.
3. The painting was three feet in height and five feet in width.
4. He doubled the width of the pathway to make it easier for people to walk side by side.
5. The width of the bridge determined how many lanes of traffic could cross at once.