headspace

American  

[hed-spays] / ˈhɛdˌspeɪs /

Or head space

noun

1. Informal. mental state; state of mind: He creates such profoundly rich creative universes, it truly feels like you enter a completely different headspace when you watch his shows.

   Doomscrolling all day puts me in a really bad headspace, so I try to stay away from all that negative news.

   He creates such profoundly rich creative universes, it truly feels like you enter a completely different headspace when you watch his shows.

2. Informal. quiet, private, or contemplative mood or frame of mind: I never listen to music when I’m jogging, since I run for headspace as much as for exercise.

   I spend a lot of the weekend in my own headspace, so I can’t really engage with anything much.

   I never listen to music when I’m jogging, since I run for headspace as much as for exercise.

3. headroom.

4. empty space left above the contents of a closed jar, can, or other container.

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Etymology

Origin of headspace

First recorded in 1800–10; head ( def. ) + space ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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headspace

So, I think it’s definitely a different result going into October, and then also his headspace.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

"It helps clear your mind and get in a better headspace when it comes to life in general," he explained.

From BBC ● May 14, 2026

While filming, Miss Nenna imagines that she is speaking directly to her almost-4-year-old son or 1-year-old daughter in order to make sure she’s in the right headspace.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2026

So I’m not saying it will be easy, but I do think it will save you money and help you start this new chapter in a clearer headspace.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 23, 2026

Even though she claims it’s because she’s not in the same headspace he is, he knows it’s because he hasn’t been himself lately.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera

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