fingerbreadth

[ fing-ger-bredth, -bretth ]

noun

1. the breadth of a finger: approximately 3/4 inch (2 centimeters).

fingerbreadth

/ ˈfɪŋɡəˌbrɛdθ; -ˌbrɛtθ /

noun

1. the width of a finger, used as an indication of length

Word History and Origins

Origin of fingerbreadth¹

First recorded in 1585–95; finger + breadth

Example Sentences

It’s where Ray Lewis looked boundless as the Giants looked hopeless, and it’s where Santonio Holmes used a fingerbreadth of end zone to make a breathtaking catch.

From Washington Post