outer space
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of outer space
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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"Ductile intermetallics will significantly boost our capabilities for designing advanced materials for aerospace and outer space, energy and defense applications," Zhang said.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 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
Their meeting was quickly interrupted by a message in the Microsoft Teams chat flagging that Nutella was in outer space.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
The animated sequel from Universal and Illumination Studios tracks the adventures of Mario, Luigi and friends in outer space, where they must save Princess Rosalina.
From Barron's ● Apr. 5, 2026
Or figuring out ways for people to live in outer space, so they wouldn’t be too crowded on Earth and chop down beautiful woods just for houses.
From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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