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expanse
noun ex·panse \ik-ˈspan(t)s\
: a large and usually flat open space or area
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: great extent of something spread out <an expanse of calm ocean>
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Origin of EXPANSE
New Latin expansum, from Latin, neuter of expansus, past participle of expandere
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expanse
noun ex·panse \ik-ˈspans\
Definition of EXPANSE for Kids
: a wide area or stretch <an expanse of desert>
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