aerospace

[ air-oh-speys ]

noun

1. the atmosphere and the space beyond considered as a whole.
2. the industry concerned with the design and manufacture of aircraft, rockets, missiles, spacecraft, etc., that operate in aerospace.

adjective

1. of or relating to aerospace or the aerospace industry.

aerospace

/ ˈɛərəˌspeɪs /

noun

1. the atmosphere and space beyond
2. modifier of or relating to rockets, missiles, space vehicles, etc, that fly or operate in aerospace

   the aerospace industry

aerospace

/ âr′ō-spās′ /

1. Relating to the Earth's atmosphere and the space beyond.
2. Relating to the science and technology of flight and space travel.

Word History and Origins

Origin of aerospace¹

First recorded in 1955–60; aero- + space

Example Sentences

The ThruNite is powered by two AA batteries, and is constructed from aerospace-grade aluminum.

From Popular-Science

That was because they were number one in aerospace engineering.

From Science News For Students

Ever since age 11, I remained focused on becoming an aerospace engineer.

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Wheeler offered an aerospace-engineering course and other engineering courses.

From Science News For Students

That’s an aerospace company that makes airplanes and space vehicles.

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