outer space
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of outer space
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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Yes, Earth has an edge if you leave its surface in the third dimension and head into outer space, but that misses the point.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
Another session focused on writing letters to outer space, an act influenced by the race to the moon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink declared this week that the United States has weapons orbiting in outer space.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
"We urge the US side to stop expanding its military capabilities and preparing for war in outer space," ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told a news briefing.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
He’s drinking a bottle of root beer, drifting off into outer space.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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