The meaning of NARROW is of slender width. How to use narrow in a sentence.

NARROW definition: of little breadth or width; not broad or wide; not as wide as usual or expected. See examples of narrow used in a sentence.

Phrasal verb narrow something down (Definition of narrow from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Define narrow. narrow synonyms, narrow pronunciation, narrow translation, English dictionary definition of narrow. adj. nar·row·er , nar·row·est 1. Of small or limited width, especially in comparison with …

Feb 10, 2026 · narrow (comparative narrower, superlative narrowest) Having a small width; not wide; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.

to limit or restrict (often fol. by down): to narrow an area of search; to narrow down a contest to three competitors. to make narrow-minded: Living in that village has narrowed him.

Of little width or breadth; measuring relatively little from side to side; not wide or broad: as, a narrow channel or passage; a narrow ribbon. Limited as regards extent, resources, means, sentiment, …

Narrow is defined as a situation, space or object having limited extent or width, often smaller or lesser than usual or desirable. It can also refer to a perspective or viewpoint that is limited and exclusive, …

Narrow describes something that is a short distance from side to side. Thin describes people, or something that has a short distance through it from one side to the other.

If you describe someone's ideas, attitudes, or beliefs as narrow, you disapprove of them because they are restricted in some way, and often ignore the more important aspects of an argument or situation.