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

Inspect decks, sheds, rooflines, crawl spaces, and other sheltered areas regularly throughout spring and early summer. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026

If the colony is growing rapidly or wasps have established a nest inside your home’s walls, attic, or crawl space, professional removal is usually the safest option. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

An Alabama man accused of gunning down a University of Alabama student, a father of three and a family dog was captured hiding in an attic crawl space just hours after the victims were found inside a home, authorities said. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026

New York City real estate sometimes resembles a basement crawl space. — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 11 July 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