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Synonyms of space-agenext
: of, relating to, or befitting the age of space exploration
especially : modern
space-age technology

Examples of space-age in a Sentence

space-age technology that totally transformed the news-gathering business
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Raised on the fantasy space-age genealogy of Flash Gordon, my heart was formed in the optimistic mythos of the Star Wars era. Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025 Embrace the never-ending chrome trend with a pair of planters ready to showcase your greenery in a space-age way. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025 The '60s will be about peace and love with a Yellow Submarine Coffee House and a Rocket Bar inspired by the space-age. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025 See below for more of Sydney Sweeney’s space-age affair. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for space-age

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of space-age was in 1946

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“Space-age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/space-age. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

space-age

adjective
ˈspā-ˌsāj
: of or relating to the age of space exploration
especially : modern entry 1 sense 1
space-age technology
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