outer space
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of outer space
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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The company holds the keys to outer space for many companies and for the U.S. government, dominating the rocket-launch industry with few rivals capable of challenging it.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 18, 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
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
She just loves hearing about peoples from outer space.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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