headspace

noun

head·space ˈhed-ˌspās

: the volume above a liquid or solid in a closed container

The demonstrator suggests that the slow leakage of hydrogen from the balloons … allowed for the accumulation of hydrogen and oxygen in the bag's headspace.—

Chemical and Engineering News

To process sauce, immediately ladle hot sauce into hot, clean half-pint canning jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.—

Better Homes and Gardens

: vertical space in which to stand, sit, or move : headroom

The sleeping area [of a tiny house] looks restful and thanks to the curved roof, probably has more headspace than most …—

Kimberly Mok

informal : mind-set, frame of mind

"It's difficult to tell how people have changed," says Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien. "But Thom's been in a better headspace for quite a few years."—

Brian Raftery

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Reducing the industry’s carbon footprint is what is taking more of the companies’ headspace. —

Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024 What did getting into the headspace of Eboni look like? —

Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Oct. 2024 There was a lot of fallout within us after that, and Mike was in this headspace of just not being able to hear anyone. —

Josh Chesler, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2024 Fill the jar with your prepared food, leaving about half an inch of headspace at the top. —

Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Health, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for headspace