zero gravity

noun

: the state or condition of lacking apparent gravitational pull : weightlessness

Examples of zero gravity in a Sentence

experiments conducted in zero gravity
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So Mariano decides to just watch the astronaut hovering onscreen in zero gravity. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025 Suddenly floating alongside the crew in zero gravity was a little gold man: Not C-3PO, but an Oscar statuette itself. Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 22 Aug. 2025 Our bodies are not built for zero gravity, from muscle loss to bone density issues. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2025 The space economy today includes launch providers, satellite servicing, cargo delivery to the ISS, reentry capsules and research in zero gravity. Reza Fetanat, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for zero gravity

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of zero gravity was in 1915

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“Zero gravity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zero%20gravity. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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zero gravity

noun
: the state or condition of lacking apparent gravitational pull : weightlessness

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