expanse
Translation
expanse, wide area, stretch
Examples
The vast expanse of the desert was breathtaking.
The vast expanse of the desert was breathtaking.
He stared out at the blue expanse of the sea.
He stared out at the blue expanse of the sea.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) a wide area of (sth.) an expanse of desert
Similar Words
Synonyms: stretch, area, tract; Antonyms: confinement, enclosure
Etymology
From Latin 'expandere' meaning 'to spread out', from 'ex-' (out) + 'pandere' (to spread).
Memory Tips
Think of 'expanding space' to remember 'expanse' means a wide, open area.