outer space
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of outer space
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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"Ductile intermetallics will significantly boost our capabilities for designing advanced materials for aerospace and outer space, energy and defense applications," Zhang said.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
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
It’s like a meteor coming from outer space and hitting you on the head.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 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
How could I expect this man or any other to believe my tales about other worlds, other races, a vague benevolent government somewhere off in outer space?
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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