thin

/ˈθɪn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: thinner · thinnest · thins · thinning

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

có độ dày nhỏ hoặc phạm vi từ một bề mặt đến bề mặt đối diện

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Adjective

Examples

thin plate of metal; thin paper; thin board; thin covering

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Very narrow in all diameters; having a cross section that is small in all directions.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

rất hẹp ở tất cả các đường kính; có tiết diện nhỏ ở tất cả các hướng

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Adjective

Examples

thin wire; thin string

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A loss or tearing of paper from the back of a stamp, although not sufficient to create a complete hole.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

mất hoặc rách giấy ở mặt sau con tem

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Any food produced or served in thin slices.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thực phẩm được sản xuất hoặc phục vụ dưới dạng lát mỏng

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Noun

Examples

chocolate mint thins

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “thin” mean?

Having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite.

Is “thin” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.