outer space
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of outer space
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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Before joining the Journal, Magdalena worked as a lead digital video producer at CNBC, where she pitched, reported, shot and edited short documentaries on various technology topics including quantum computing, green energy and outer space.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Meta Platforms is the latest technology company to see outer space as a potential solution to the artificial-intelligence power crunch.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
A makeshift window on the back wall opens onto what looks like a portal to outer space.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Despite my penchant for outer space films and my affinity for Gosling’s work, the millennial cringe of it all left a bitter taste in my mouth.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
A little later there’s the Dominion Observatory Official Time Signal: first a series of outer space beeps, then silence, then a long dash.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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