Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

vast-expanse-of

phrase
/væst ɪkˈspæns əv/
Definition
A wide and open area that is extensive in size.
Examples
  • The vast expanse of the desert stretched as far as the eye could see.
  • Standing atop the mountain, she marveled at the vast expanse of the valley below.
  • The ocean is a vast expanse of water, teeming with life.
Meaning
The term ‘vast-expanse-of’ describes a large, unending space that may be physical, such as land or sky, or metaphorical, referring to concepts that are broad and far-reaching.
Synonyms
  • Wide stretch of
  • Endless area of
  • Broad space of