aerospace
Americannoun
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the atmosphere and the space beyond considered as a whole.
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the industry concerned with the design and manufacture of aircraft, rockets, missiles, spacecraft, etc., that operate in aerospace.
adjective
noun
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the atmosphere and space beyond
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(modifier) of or relating to rockets, missiles, space vehicles, etc, that fly or operate in aerospace
the aerospace industry
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Relating to the Earth's atmosphere and the space beyond.
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Relating to the science and technology of flight and space travel.
Etymology
Origin of aerospace
Explanation
The science of airplanes and rockets is known as aerospace. If you're interested in launching rockets or building jets, you should consider a career in aerospace. The term aerospace was coined in the U.S. during the mid-20th century, from aeronautics, the study of planes and other flying machines, and spaceflight. The aerospace industry includes a lot of flying craft, including commercial airplanes, unpowered gliders, military jets, missiles, and space shuttles. Aerospace engineers design these vehicles and develop ways to make them safer and more efficient, as well as testing and maintaining them.
Vocabulary lists containing aerospace
Elements of the Universe: Aer, Aero ("Air")
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Engineering - Middle School
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Example Sentences
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“No country may ever compete on price with China’s vertically integrated solar firms,” says Michael Davidson, associate professor in mechanical and aerospace engineering at University of California San Diego.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
As of last year, Ouachita County, where Camden sits, and neighboring Calhoun County employed 3,140 people in their aerospace and defense industries, up about 54% from 2020, according to the Arkansas Department of Commerce.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
A US aerospace company has announced plans to buy a satellite earth station in Cornwall.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
To be sure, commercial aerospace and nanoscale chip manufacturing are very different industries.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
She found work as an editor for an aerospace company.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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