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space

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noun

ˈspās How to pronounce space (audio)
often attributive
1
: a period of time
also : its duration
2
a
: a limited extent in one, two, or three dimensions : distance, area, volume
b
: an extent set apart or available
parking space
floor space
c
: the distance from other people or things that a person needs in order to remain comfortable
invading my personal space
3
: one of the degrees between or above or below the lines of a musical staff compare line
4
a
: a boundless three-dimensional extent in which objects and events occur and have relative position and direction
infinite space and time
b
: physical space independent of what occupies it

called also absolute space

5
: the region beyond the earth's atmosphere or beyond the solar system
6
a
: a blank area separating words or lines
b
: material used to produce such blank area
especially : a piece of type less than one en in width
7
: a set of mathematical elements and especially of abstractions of all the points on a line, in a plane, or in physical space
especially : a set of mathematical entities with a set of axioms of geometric character compare metric space, topological space, vector space
8
a
: linage
b
: broadcast time available especially to advertisers
9
: accommodations on a public vehicle
10
a
: the opportunity to assert or experience one's identity or needs freely
b
: an opportunity for privacy or time to oneself

space

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verb

spaced; spacing

transitive verb

: to place at intervals or arrange with space between
Evenly space 16 tablespoons of shredded cheese on the baking sheet … The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
—often used with out
Space out the work you plan to do … Don't try to crowd too much into each day. Darlene Polachic

intransitive verb

1
: to leave one or more blank spaces (as in a line of typing)
2
informal : to fail to remember something : forget
… I totally forgot to write last week. I had planned to do it, I had it all figured out, and I spaced. Steve "Nookie" Postal
—often used with on
If your mom doesn't live close by, or if you totally spaced on getting her a Mother's Day gift this year, then flowers or chocolates are a great, last-minute gift idea that are sure to brighten her day. Leah Stodart
see also space out

Synonyms

Noun

Example Sentences

Noun There's still some space for a bookshelf. the space behind the couch Is there space in the cabinet for these dishes? There's not much empty space. He moved the books to create more space on his desk. Those old boxes take up a lot of space. The magazine devotes a lot of space to advertising. She has a space between her front teeth. There isn't much space between our houses. the wide open spaces of the western U.S. Verb Space the seedlings about six inches apart. He spaces his albums so that he puts one out every two to three years. They spaced the births of their three children two years apart. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Rescuers found her in a void space surrounded by dense mud and debris. Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 17 Sep. 2022 The new king is receiving his guests in the 1844 room, a resplendent space in the palace used for meeting the most important dignitaries and guests. Reuters, NBC News, 17 Sep. 2022 The show’s taking place in Lowe Mill’s First-Floor Connector Room, a bare-bones space where influential Los Angeles punk band X performed in 2018. Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 16 Sep. 2022 Located at 24 East 64th Street, The Townhouse is a 1,752-square-foot multi-level showroom that will showcase a rotating selection of bespoke furnishings and collectible pieces from a global roster of incredible designers in a residential-like space. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2022 Some may not have a quiet space around them or an abundance of candles. Ellen O'brien, Outside Online, 16 Sep. 2022 The housing redevelopment, on the other hand, would connect the existing community and an improved waterfront with plans for affordable housing for families and seniors, a park and affordable retail and commercial space. Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2022 The question box includes a space for your name, but this is optional. Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 Pareid is keen to make a fully immersive space using human hair and has been experimenting with using it as a binder for mud bricks. CNN, 16 Sep. 2022
Verb
Since July 2021, New Shepard rockets have flown 31 people to space. Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2022 SpaceX is also working on a rocket with a similar capability, while other launch companies have vehicles that can blast smaller payloads to space. Micah Maidenberg, WSJ, 28 Aug. 2022 Other Natives who have been to space or sent projects to the cosmos include John Herrington and Aaron Yazzie. Jourdan Bennett-begaye, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Aug. 2022 From online payment networks to space travel to self-driving cars and now supercomputers, Elon Musk raises the bar at every turn. Steve Richmond, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 Private companies like Blue Origin and SpaceX have sent crews comprised entirely of private citizens to space. Christian Davenport, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2022 Originally, Virgin Galactic planned to fly its next mission, carrying officers from the Italian Air Force to space, late last summer or during the early fall. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 11 July 2022 Even before 2001, Flagstaff had impressive connections to space. Lisa Davis, USA TODAY, 26 June 2022 Booking your next vacation to space with out-of-this-world views could soon be a reality. Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French espace, space, from Latin spatium area, room, interval of space or time

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1700, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of space was in the 14th century

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