outer space
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of outer space
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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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
"In 10 years, nearly all new data centers will be being built in outer space," predicted Starcloud co-founder and chief Philip Johnston.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
Test audiences liked the story of a lonely boy who finds friends in outer space, but said they wouldn’t pay to see it in a theater.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026
“When you think of outer space, you instantly think of stars and planets,” Storer says.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
Or figuring out ways for people to live in outer space, so they wouldn’t be too crowded on Earth and chop down beautiful woods just for houses.
From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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