thickness

noun

thick·​ness ˈthik-nəs How to pronounce thickness (audio)
1
: the smallest of three dimensions
length, width, and thickness
2
: the quality or state of being thick
3
a
: viscous consistency
boiled to the thickness of honey
b
: the condition of being smoky, foul, or foggy
4
: the thick part of something
5
6
7
: layer, ply, sheet
a single thickness of canvas

Examples of thickness in a Sentence

The plank measures two inches in thickness. the length, circumference, and thickness of the log Plywood is available in various thicknesses. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the steak. I added flour to increase the gravy's thickness. I was surprised by the thickness of his accent.
Recent Examples on the Web Return to the oven and roast until the salmon registers 120 to 125 degrees on an instant-read thermometer and flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 25 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillet. Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024 People with weaker prescriptions should not have to worry about the thickness and can typically opt for standard lenses. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024 The frequency of energy transferred into the body is determined mainly by the thickness of the piezoelectric layer. IEEE Spectrum, 17 Mar. 2024 The rule of thumb for ice thickness is at least four inches to be clear for skating. Cinnamon Janzer, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2024 Biotin and hyaluronic acid provide strength and hydration, respectively, while plumping up overall thickness. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 More than 4 inches of thickness on the bottom allows your child to sit or kneel easily without worrying about jostling or bumps. Heather Balogh Rochfort, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024 Since then, there has been a roughly 40% loss in surface area and a 50% loss in thickness, according to Walter Meier, a senior researcher with the National Snow and Ice Data Center, who was not involved with the study. Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2024 In the new study, by limiting how much the silicon’s thickness could vary across the chip, the researchers developed a way to use much simpler 2D simulations to model the devices. IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of thickness was before the 12th century

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“Thickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thickness. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

thickness

noun
thick·​ness ˈthik-nəs How to pronounce thickness (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being thick
2
: the smallest of three dimensions
length, width, and thickness
3
: the thick part of something
4
: layer entry 1 sense 2
a single thickness of canvas

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