Thin
volume
British pronunciation/θˈɪn/
American pronunciation/ˈθɪn/

Definition & Meaning of "thin"

01

having opposite sides or surfaces that are close together

thin definition and meaning
1.1

having a small width

1.2

characterized by a narrow diameter

02

(of hair) lacking thickness or volume

thin definition and meaning
2.1

(of liquids or other similar substances) flowing freely due to not containing a lot of solid material

thin definition and meaning
example
Example
examples
His smoothie was thin, lacking the thickness and creaminess he desired.
Her pancake batter was too thin, resulting in crepes instead of fluffy pancakes.
The soup had a thin consistency, more like broth than stew.
The sauce was thin and runny, pooling at the bottom of the plate.
2.2

(of an idea, argument, quality, etc.) weak or not convincing

03

(of people or animals) weighing less than what is thought to be healthy for their body

thin definition and meaning
04

(of sound or voice) high-pitched and lacking depth and richness

05

(of a smile) barely noticeable and lacking genuine warmth and enthusiasm

06

(of the air) having a low density, making it harder to breathe

07

(of fog, mist, smoke, etc.) light and not dense, making it easier to see through

08

(of a piece of clothing, curtain, etc.) lightweight, delicate, or not densely woven

09

(of a piece of clothing, fabric, etc.) worn down and less dense due to wear and tear

10

(of writing, etc.) faint, lightly inked, and lacking in boldness and clarity

11

(of light) weak, faint, and lacking intensity

12

present in small quantities and not abundant

13

(of a market or trading environment) having few bids or offerings, resulting in infrequent transactions

14

referring to a climbing route where the holds are small, few, or far apart, making it challenging to ascend

to thin
01

to reduce the density of something

to thin definition and meaning
1.1

to decrease in density

02

to reduce the thickness of something and make it slimmer

2.1

to decrease in thickness

example
Example
examples
His smoothie was thin, lacking the thickness and creaminess he desired.
Her pancake batter was too thin, resulting in crepes instead of fluffy pancakes.
The soup had a thin consistency, more like broth than stew.
The sauce was thin and runny, pooling at the bottom of the plate.
03

to cause an individual or entity to lose weight entirely or in a specific part of their body

3.1

to become slimmer

04

to reduce the concentration, strength, or flavor of a solution or mixture

05

to strike a golf ball with the leading edge of the club, resulting in a low, fast shot with insufficient lift

06

to remove some individuals or items from a group to reduce the overall number, often to improve conditions or manage resources better

6.1

to decrease in quantity, especially when there was previously a larger number

thin
01

used to indicate that something is being applied or made in a manner that is not thick or wide

thin definition and meaning
thin-
01

used to indicate that something is being done or made in a thin manner

example
Example
examples
The branches of the tree were thin, swaying gently in the breeze.
His wallet was thin, containing only a few bills and cards.
The paper was thin, allowing light to pass through easily.
The crust of the pizza was thin, crispy, and delicious.
The ice on the pond was thin, making it dangerous to walk on.
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