outer space
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of outer space
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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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
"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 • Mar. 17, 2026
“When you think of outer space, you instantly think of stars and planets,” Storer says.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
I have always loved the idea of going to outer space.
From Slate • Mar. 1, 2026
It was the central thing; it was the way you understood yourself; if it never happened to you, not ever, you would be like a mutant, a creature from outer space.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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