attention span

noun

: the length of time during which one (such as an individual or a group) is able to concentrate or remain interested

Examples of attention span in a Sentence

people with short attention spans

Recent Examples on the Web

One way 14th differs from 13th is in the audience DuVernay imagined watching it — particularly its attention span and knowledge base. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

In video editing, this shows up when a team keeps applying pacing and formats that worked 18 months ago while platform expectations and audience attention spans have moved on. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

How to Plan Your Resets Ignore the claim that your brain has a 90-minute attention span — that has never been scientifically proven. — Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2026

Even in the age of algorithms, short attention spans and TikTok teases, Warren Buffett continued to profit with his patient bargain-hunting approach while offering folksy advice on investing and life. — Josh Funk, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for attention span

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Kids Definition

attention span

noun

: the length of time during which one is able to concentrate or remain interested