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

Prime spots include bathrooms, closets, crawl spaces, and under the kitchen sink. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 June 2026

Areas such as crawl spaces, sump pump pits, utility cellars and under-porch areas can be hotter than outside air, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 25 June 2026

Though there's no loft, a small crawl space above the room offers some additional storage too. — Adam Williams june 24, New Atlas, 24 June 2026

Baby raccoons, for example, are very cute, but their mother may have made a den in the attic, crawl space, or shed, which can be bad for them and for the homeowner. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 20 June 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