outer space

noun

: space immediately outside the earth's atmosphere
broadly : interplanetary or interstellar space

Examples of outer space in a Sentence

a satellite in outer space Is there life in outer space?
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The idea for this script came from my fascination with outer space. Jamie Lang, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024 In maturity, McDowell has realized a grander ambition: documenting the history of every object that has left the planet for outer space. Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2024 The ominous eye of Hurricane Milton is visible in stunning detail from outer space in a timeplapse video released Tuesday by NASA. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2024 Don’t worry, that mostly just means that the monsters are from outer space this time. A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outer space 

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outer space was in 1842

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“Outer space.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outer%20space. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

outer space

noun
: space entry 1 sense 4
especially : the region beyond the solar system

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