space
noun
the unlimited or incalculably great three-dimensional realm or expanse in which all material objects are located and all events occur.
spaces
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pluralof space.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof space (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
spacenounthe unlimited or incalculably great three-dimensional realm or expanse in which all material objects are located and all events occur.
Example Sentences
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Although not his natural position, the 20-year-old has managed in these tight spaces and appears to understand the tactical demands of his manager.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
He frequently encounters locked doors, obstacles and empty spaces that he has to explore.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
They then react to the opponents' movements by speeding up play, looking to take advantage of the spaces behind the pressing players through direct passing or powerful carrying.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
One of the perks of “Winning Works” is that the choreographers are given access not only to the Joffrey’s people and spaces, but also its resources.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Are the air molecules bunched very tightly together, with very empty spaces between the waves, or are they barely more organized than they would be in their normal course of bouncing off of each other?
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
