aerospace

[air-oh-speys]

noun

1. the atmosphere and the space beyond considered as a whole.

2. the industry concerned with the design and manufacture of aircraft, rockets, missiles, spacecraft, etc., that operate in aerospace.

adjective

1. of or relating to aerospace or the aerospace industry.

aerospace

/ ˈɛərəˌspeɪs /

noun

1. the atmosphere and space beyond

2. (modifier) of or relating to rockets, missiles, space vehicles, etc, that fly or operate in aerospace

   the aerospace industry

aerospace

1. Relating to the Earth's atmosphere and the space beyond.

2. Relating to the science and technology of flight and space travel.

Word History and Origins

Origin of aerospace¹

First recorded in 1955–60; aero- + space

Example Sentences

Industries that have been experiencing strong export demand—such as rails, ships and aerospace, computers, communication, and electronic-equipment makers—should continue outperforming, they said.

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More AI growth is expected, but there is also room to expand in aerospace and defense and energy markets.

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In New York, she wrote about Boeing and the aerospace industry, consumer products giants such as P&G and retail pharmacy industries.

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Ali: We have been overweight aerospace and defense for three-plus years, leading up to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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“Advances in aerospace engineering, materials science, and noise reduction,” the order said, “now make supersonic flight not just possible, but safe, sustainable, and commercially viable.”

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