outer space
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of outer space
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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The funding deficit hits the U.N. as it is saddled with ever more governance challenges, from artificial intelligence and biosecurity to ocean mining and outer space.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
It’s like a meteor coming from outer space and hitting you on the head.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
See also: Zuckerberg is following Musk’s lead with this ‘transformative step’ in outer space.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
Despite my penchant for outer space films and my affinity for Gosling’s work, the millennial cringe of it all left a bitter taste in my mouth.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
I figure it’s best not to bring up outer space too much, so I just leave it alone.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
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