sprawl (C1)
verb/noun
Pronunciation: /sprɔːl/
Definition
Spread out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.
Examples
The urban sprawl has consumed most of the local farmland.
She sprawled out on the sofa to watch a movie.
His handwriting sprawled across the entire page.
How to Use sprawl
- sprawl out (phrasal verb)
- To spread one's body or objects over a wide area. — "The map was sprawled out on the table."
- urban sprawl (collocation)
- The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas. — "Many modern cities suffer from excessive urban sprawl."
Synonyms of sprawl
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