: the volume above a liquid or solid in a closed container
The demonstrator suggests that the slow leakage of hydrogen from the balloons … allowed for the accumulation of hydrogen and oxygen in the bag's headspace.Chemical and Engineering News
To process sauce, immediately ladle hot sauce into hot, clean half-pint canning jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.Better Homes and Gardens
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: vertical space in which to stand, sit, or move : headroom
The sleeping area [of a tiny house] looks restful and thanks to the curved roof, probably has more headspace than most … Kimberly Mok
"It's difficult to tell how people have changed," says Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien. "But Thom's been in a better headspace for quite a few years." Brian Raftery
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebStep 1: Identify a Place to Wash Identify a place large enough to hold water, detergent, and the sheepskin rug, with enough headspace for your hands to move through the water, such as a kitchen sink, utility sink, bathtub, bucket, or wash basin. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 It’s mostly viewed as a way of getting in the right headspace, or else as a parlor trick showing that imaginary exercise can get your heart pumping. Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 8 July 2021 So, look to ensure that developers are building and coding efficiently and give them the time and headspace for deep thinking, iterating and exploring creative and innovative solutions. Gleb Polyakov, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 James credits director Craig Gillespie with getting her into the right headspace for the scene. Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 22 June 2022 To really get into the headspace of relaxation and take a break from the outside world, everything onsite is walkable. Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 1 July 2022 So, there was a little bit of a learning curve getting her in the headspace of the character. Wilson Chapman, Variety, 14 Apr. 2022 Ferlise says can enhance subconscious exploration and get you in the headspace to lucid dream, like an amethyst, calming tea, and an essential oil blend). Aliza Kelly, Allure, 23 Mar. 2022 Knox didn’t think his team was in the right headspace to start the game as Dallas came out sharper and with more energy. Wilson Moore, The Indianapolis Star, 24 June 2022 See More