outer space
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of outer space
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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Wallace said he had always been a keen photographer and had been on a learning curve with the tech involved in capturing outer space, including galaxies and nebula.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
It looks like a hairy alien from outer space.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
"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 map then zooms out of New York and away from Earth before the Spider-Man icon indicates he has been spotted somewhere in outer space.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
We studied the lines, angles, orbits, and shapes of outer space.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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