deep space

noun

: space well outside the earth's atmosphere and especially that part lying beyond the earth-moon system

Examples of deep space in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Key Takeaways The Orion spacecraft is being designed to survive deep space while prioritizing human safety. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

These are the first pair of smart binoculars that can identify targets in the night sky, such as planets, stars and deep space objects. — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Earth is embroiled in a seemingly endless conflict against alien bugs from deep space. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026

While the Starship spacecraft is a 171-foot-tall colossus designed to transport people to deep space, Dragon is a 13-foot-wide capsule fit to carry about four astronauts at a time to low-Earth orbit, where the International Space Station resides. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for deep space

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

Kids Definition

deep space

noun

: space outside the earth's atmosphere and especially that part lying beyond the earth-moon system