space-age

¹

[ speys-eyj ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or characteristic of the Space Age.
2. using the latest or most advanced technology or design.
3. modern; up-to-date; forward-looking.

Space Age

²

or space age

noun

1. the period in modern history characterized by space exploration, usually considered as beginning October 4, 1957, when the Soviet Union launched the first artificial satellite, Sputnik I, into orbit around the earth.

space age

noun

1. the period in which the exploration of space has become possible

adjective

1. usually prenominal futuristic or ultramodern, esp when suggestive of space technology

Word History and Origins

Origin of space-age¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

He has a freaky neighbor in Frank Motley’s “Space Age” from 1959, a song where Motley — who liked to play two trumpets at once — swaddled his bleats in exospheric reverb.

From Washington Post

But only three judges sit in their Space Age reality TV thrones in the Sesame Street clip.

From The Daily Beast

For more, view our above gallery of Space Age icons of the past and what chic nomads might wear in the future.

From The Daily Beast

Architect Rem Koolhaas unveiled the new Prada Transformer in Seoul this weekend, a Space Age venue for art, fashion, and film.

From The Daily Beast

Space Age chic, transparency, and even a bit of DayGlo surfaced on the catwalks.

From The Daily Beast

Space Age graphics in bold colors adorned adorable shift dresses.

From The Daily Beast