Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

space

noun
/speɪs/
Definition
The limitless three-dimensional extent in which objects and events occur and have relative position and direction.
Examples
  • The astronauts floated in space for several months.
  • She needs more space to think clearly.
  • The room felt too cramped, lacking enough space for furniture.
Meaning
The area or expanse that exists outside Earth’s atmosphere, as well as the physical universe beyond the Earth.
Synonyms
  • expanse
  • area
  • room
  • void
  • distance