outer space
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of outer space
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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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
Their meeting was quickly interrupted by a message in the Microsoft Teams chat flagging that Nutella was in outer space.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
The animated sequel from Universal and Illumination Studios tracks the adventures of Mario, Luigi and friends in outer space, where they must save Princess Rosalina.
From Barron's ● Apr. 5, 2026
As Chucha and I fold up Mundín's bedspread, I tell her about the astronaut flying in outer space.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
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