outer space
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of outer space
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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“It was always something of interest to me, outer space and rockets and that sort of stuff.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
A makeshift window on the back wall opens onto what looks like a portal to outer space.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Part of SpaceX’s recent AI strategy is a shift toward building data centers in outer space, where solar power is abundant and, Musk says, will eventually be cheaper than operating on Earth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 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
So, yes, I’m adding a marble-shooting robot from outer space to my science project.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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