outer space

American  

noun

1. space beyond the atmosphere of the earth.

2. deep space.

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outer space British  

noun

1. (not in technical usage) any region of space beyond the atmosphere of the earth

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Etymology

Origin of outer space

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

So much of science fiction is about humanity bringing our problems — class, capitalism, pollution — with us into outer space.

From Los Angeles Times

"In 10 years, nearly all new data centers will be being built in outer space," predicted Starcloud co-founder and chief Philip Johnston.

From Barron's

Test audiences liked the story of a lonely boy who finds friends in outer space, but said they wouldn’t pay to see it in a theater.

From The Wall Street Journal

“When you think of outer space, you instantly think of stars and planets,” Storer says.

From Los Angeles Times

I wanted to see him so badly, to watch his face while he told me something about outer space, to hear his voice unobscured by the headphones and game.

From Literature

Related Words

• cosmos