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

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How to prepare for a spring termite inspection A spring termite inspection will include searching areas in your home like a crawl space, so keep things clear and tidy to allow professionals access to all parts of your home. Ana Durrani, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026 Unbeknownst to her, the loot had been stashed in her attic crawl space. Jennifer Cannon, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 2026 Signs Your Home May Have Mold High moisture rooms such as the bathrooms, basement, and crawl space tend to see mold growth the most. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026 The two bear cubs can be seen exploring the crawl space — and making a ton of noise — with their mom in the background. Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crawl space

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crawl space was in 1946

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“Crawl space.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crawl%20space. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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