inches
Translation
inches
Examples
The screen is 15 inches wide.
The screen is 15 inches wide.
She is five feet, six inches tall.
She is five feet, six inches tall.
Grammar Patterns
((number)) + inches The shelf is 24 inches long.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (unit of measurement)
Etymology
Plural of 'inch', from Latin 'uncia' ('a twelfth part').
Memory Tips
Used for measurements greater than one. Common for height, screen sizes, and other everyday measurements. 12 inches = 1 foot.