An act of stretching one's limbs or body. After sitting for hours, a good stretch was exactly what she needed.
A continuous area or expanse of land or water. The stretch of beach was perfect for a long walk.
A period of time during which something continues. He worked a long stretch of night shifts last month.
A straight section of a road, track, or other path. The car accelerated on the long stretch of highway.
A stretch of fabric or material that is elastic. The leggings were made of a comfortable stretch fabric.
An exaggeration or overstatement. Saying the project was finished ahead of schedule is a bit of a stretch.