Word
thinnest
US/ˈθɪnɪst/
UK/θˈɪnəst/
Definition
adj. having the smallest thickness or width when you compare three or more things.
adj. superlative of 'thin'; indicating the least thickness, width, or density among three or more compared items.
Examples
“This is the thinnest blanket we own.”
“The shop assistant shows me the thinnest laptop on the shelf because I travel a lot.”
“Through the thinnest crack in the curtains, pale morning light reaches the wooden floor.”
Examples
simple
“This is the thinnest blanket we own.”
contextual
“The shop assistant shows me the thinnest laptop on the shelf because I travel a lot.”
complex
“Through the thinnest crack in the curtains, pale morning light reaches the wooden floor.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “thinnest” in context.
Verb
01. be among thinnest
“This phone is among the thinnest in the shop.”
verb + prep + adj
02. choose thinnest
“Choose the thinnest slice for me, please.”
verb + adj
03. find thinnest
“Can you find the thinnest book on the table?”
verb + adj
04. pick thinnest
“Pick the thinnest piece of paper to draw on.”
verb + adj
05. rank among thinnest
“This model ranks among the thinnest laptops in the world.”
verb + prep + adj
Adjective
06. clearly thinnest
“This slice is clearly the thinnest, so take it for your sandwich.”
adv + adj
07. easily thinnest
“This phone is easily the thinnest of the three models.”
adv + adj
Noun
08. thinnest layer
“The thinnest layer is on the top of the cake.”
adj + noun
09. one of the thinnest books
“This is one of the thinnest books on my shelf.”
10. one of the thinnest phones
“This is one of the thinnest phones you can buy now.”
11. pick the thinnest one
“Pick the thinnest one if you want to cut it easily.”
12. the thinnest slice of bread
“She took the thinnest slice of bread for her sandwich.”
Usage
Superlative form of 'thin'; typically preceded by 'the' and used when comparing three or more items.
Pitfall
the thinner of the three books
the thinnest of the three books
Use the superlative -est form when comparing three or more items, not the comparative -er form.
Real-World Examples
“The thinnest handmade strands are called su filindeu, coming in at 0.4mm (0.02in), so slender that only a few women in Nuoro, Italy know how to make them.” “Graphene is the thinnest and strongest material ever discovered” “The world's thinnest tall building opens on Thursday offering views of up to 26 miles of Sussex coastline.” “When open, it is Apple's thinnest phone, the company said.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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