personal space

noun

: the distance from another person at which one feels comfortable when talking to or being next to that other person

You are invading my personal space.

Examples of personal space in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Air traveler invades passenger's personal space to snap photos of clouds throughout flight A woman became frustrated on a recent flight to Germany when the passenger seated next to her continuously stretched his arm out to take photos near the window. —Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025

The plane’s handcrafted seats are made of Italian leather, and each seat includes 6.5 feet of personal space with extended legroom and a plush ottoman. —Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025

The confrontation escalated when Cargill reportedly moved into Baszler's personal space, challenging her. —Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025

Courtesy of Cathay Pacific Today’s generation of premium airplane cabins encompasses seats and suites that provide the comfort of a luxury hotel room—complete with sliding privacy doors, full-length beds, high-end amenities, and oodles of personal space. —Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025

Rhymes for personal space

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