aerospace

[ air-oh-speys ]

noun

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

adjective

of or relating to aerospace or the aerospace industry.

Origin of aerospace

First recorded in 1955–60; aero- + space

Words Nearby aerospace

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How to use aerospace in a sentence

The ThruNite is powered by two AA batteries, and is constructed from aerospace-grade aluminum.
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That was because they were number one in aerospace engineering.
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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.
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That’s an aerospace company that makes airplanes and space vehicles.
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British Dictionary definitions for aerospace

aerospace

/ (ˈɛərəˌspeɪs) /

noun

the atmosphere and space beyond
(modifier) of or relating to rockets, missiles, space vehicles, etc, that fly or operate in aerospace: the aerospace industry

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Scientific definitions for aerospace

aerospace

[ âr′ō-spās′ ]

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

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