air space

American  

Also airspace

noun

1. a space occupied by air.

2. the amount of breathing air in a room or other enclosed space.

3. the region of the atmosphere above a municipality, state, or nation, over which it has jurisdiction.

4. the region of the atmosphere above a plot of ground, to which the owner has rights or access.

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Etymology

Origin of air space

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

The move is intended to keep the air space safe during the shutdown, the agency said.

From Los Angeles Times

As host to dozens of European leaders over two days, Denmark will want to fend off any more unwelcome surprises in its air space.

From BBC

"We hear the hysteria about our military pilots allegedly violating rules and somebody's air space," Peskov tells me.

From BBC

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said that their "activities in relevant waters and air space are consistent with international law and international practices", and that the two countries were communicating through existing channels.

From BBC

European fighter jets and warships would also monitor Ukraine's air space and shipping lanes.

From BBC