airspace

noun

air·​space ˈer-ˌspās 

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

This complex orchestration, from transit to airspace, highlights how brands can design seamless experiences, involve peripheral communities, and build lasting capabilities from temporary events. — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Saudi airspace has mostly stayed open during the war, while other regional hubs were disrupted for weeks. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 23 July 2026

Archer, which has already attracted criticism from public safety advocates over its role in the overcrowded airspace, will likely also ruffle feathers for advancing a violent technology. — Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

In press statements, Jordanian officials say missiles in its airspace – Iranian or otherwise – are a violation of Jordanian sovereignty. — Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for airspace

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