Meaning & use

thick

adjective·Everyday

Having a relatively large distance between opposite sides or surfaces; not thin.

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The recipe calls for a thick slice of bread toasted until golden.

A thick fog rolled in over the harbor by early morning.

A note on using this word

Informally, "thick" can also describe a strong accent, a close friendship ("thick as thieves"), or, less politely, slow understanding.

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