Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inch
noun
/ɪnʧ/
Definition
A unit of measurement equal to one-twelfth of a foot.
Examples
- The table is 30 inches wide.
- He grew three inches over the summer.
- The box measures 12 inches in length.
Meaning
An inch is a small unit of length that is commonly used in the United States and other countries that do not primarily use the metric system. It is often used in measuring the height, width, or length of objects.
Synonyms
- 1/12 of a foot
- centimeter (approx. 2.54 cm)
