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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While its airspace was repeatedly violated during the June 12-day Israel-Iran War, Iraq managed to stay out of that conflict. Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 The latest sorties come amid growing tensions between Moscow and the bloc following Russian aircraft buzzing NATO airspace and pledges by the U.S. and the alliance to provide more military help for Ukraine to fight Russian President Vladimir Putin's aggression. Brendan Cole john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025 Declassified documents revealing a United States military aircraft was previously struck by an unknown flying object is raising eyebrows as experts point to other unexplainable sightings suggesting otherworldly technology flying within the country’s airspace. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025 Singapore and London, two of the world’s most congested airspaces, are testing artificial intelligence air traffic control systems. semafor.com, 11 July 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 26 Jul. 2025.

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