headspace

American  

[hed-speys] / ˈhɛdˌspeɪs /

Or head space

noun

1. Informal. mental state; state of mind: He creates such profoundly rich creative universes, it truly feels like you enter a completely different headspace when you watch his shows.

   Doomscrolling all day puts me in a really bad headspace, so I try to stay away from all that negative news.

   He creates such profoundly rich creative universes, it truly feels like you enter a completely different headspace when you watch his shows.

2. Informal. quiet, private, or contemplative mood or frame of mind: I never listen to music when I’m jogging, since I run for headspace as much as for exercise.

   I spend a lot of the weekend in my own headspace, so I can’t really engage with anything much.

   I never listen to music when I’m jogging, since I run for headspace as much as for exercise.

3. headroom.

4. empty space left above the contents of a closed jar, can, or other container.

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Etymology

Origin of headspace

First recorded in 1800–10; head ( def. ) + space ( def. )

Example Sentences

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headspace

The 31-year-old from Maidstone, Kent, says it gives her headspace to think through ideas and have some time alone to reflect on things.

From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026

"If we weren't in a good headspace and motivated, I think we lose the game today."

From BBC ● May 9, 2026

Roberts feels good about Snell’s headspace during his recovery.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2026

Now we’re in the right headspace for me to offer some of my best tax-season tips as you listen to the song’s killer opening bass line.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 17, 2026

But on the other, she must be in a really good headspace if she’s willing to take it.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas