outer space
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of outer space
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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It’s like a meteor coming from outer space and hitting you on the head.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
See also: Zuckerberg is following Musk’s lead with this ‘transformative step’ in outer space.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
Part of SpaceX’s recent AI strategy is a shift toward building data centers in outer space, where solar power is abundant and, Musk says, will eventually be cheaper than operating on Earth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 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
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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