1. the distances from tip to tip of the outstretched wings of birds, aircraft, or other flying objects
Usage: plural of wingspread

Examples

• The eagles had impressive wingspreads of over seven feet.
• Scientists measured the wingspreads of various bird species.
• The aircraft’s wingspreads varied depending on the model.
• Researchers compared the wingspreads of different butterfly species.
• The museum display showed the wingspreads of prehistoric flying reptiles.