crawl space

noun

: a shallow unfinished space beneath the first floor or under the roof of a building especially for access to plumbing or wiring

Examples of crawl space in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That small crawl space, accessible through what was left of the emergency exit, was the only way inside the bus until responders carved a second entry point beside it, enough space for one person to enter what others clamored to escape. —Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026

Common moisture sources, per the New York State Department of Health, include roof leaks, plumbing leaks and damp basements or crawl spaces. —Ryan Brennan may 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026

Bathrooms, basements, crawl spaces, laundry rooms, areas around windows and HVAC systems are some of the most common mold-prone areas in a home. —Ryan Brennan may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026

Also, use hardware cloth or metal mesh behind any larger openings, such as dryer vents, crawl space entries, and attic vents. —Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for crawl space

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace
• blackface
• boldface
• bookcase
• braincase
• briefcase
• carcase