interstellar

American

[in-ter-stel-er] / ˌɪn tərˈstɛl ər /

adjective

Astronomy. situated or occurring between the stars.

interstellar dust.

interstellar British

/ ˌɪntəˈstɛlə /

adjective

conducted, or existing between two or more stars

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Etymology

Origin of interstellar

First recorded in 1620–30; inter- + stellar

Example Sentences

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The grains are not large enough for starlight to push them outward with sufficient force to escape into interstellar space.

From Science Daily

As the radio waves cross interstellar space, however, they do not travel unimpeded.

From Science Daily

The results help explain the many different ways planets can be knocked out of their original systems and sent drifting through interstellar space.

From Science Daily

In her own movie, the plot may be about "an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice".

From BBC

Glowing Nebulae and Dark Cosmic Dust The scene is filled with enormous clouds of interstellar gas and dust, the raw ingredients needed to form stars.

From Science Daily

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