outer space
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of outer space
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk each had his own difficulties this past week in their renewed rivalry over outer space.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
It’s like a meteor coming from outer space and hitting you on the head.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Meta Platforms is the latest technology company to see outer space as a potential solution to the artificial-intelligence power crunch.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 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
“What if the Titanic was hit by a meteor?” said Phoebe, whose latest obsession was outer space.
From "I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912" by Lauren Tarshis
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