airspace

noun

air·​space ˈer-ˌspās How to pronounce airspace (audio)
: the space lying above the earth or above a certain area of land or water
especially : the space lying above a nation and coming under its jurisdiction

Examples of airspace in a Sentence

seeking permission to fly through U.S. airspace
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And at this moment, the US does not dominate the airspace over Venezuela, the former official noted. Natasha Bertrand, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025 The region is home to 85% of the Defense Department’s airspace for training maneuvers and 67% of the Marine Corps’ live-fire training ranges. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025 The move follows warnings by nations situated on NATO’s eastern flank about the security threat posed by Russia, which is accused of sending drones into alliance airspace. Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025 This means that airspace above private property is not considered private, and any attempt to interfere with a drone in flight could result in serious charges, including property damage, endangerment, or violations under the Aircraft Sabotage Act. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for airspace

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of airspace was in 1911

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“Airspace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airspace. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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