headspace
noun
head·space
ˈhed-ˌspās 
1
: the volume above a liquid or solid in a closed container
The demonstrator suggests that the slow leakage of hydrogen from the balloons … allowed for the accumulation of hydrogen and oxygen in the bag's headspace.—
Chemical and Engineering News
Chemical and Engineering NewsTo process sauce, immediately ladle hot sauce into hot, clean half-pint canning jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.—Better Homes and Gardens
Better Homes and Gardens2
: vertical space in which to stand, sit, or move : headroom
The sleeping area [of a tiny house] looks restful and thanks to the curved roof, probably has more headspace than most …—Kimberly Mok
Kimberly Mok3
informal
: mind-set, frame of mind
"It's difficult to tell how people have changed," says Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien. "But Thom's been in a better headspace for quite a few years."—Brian Raftery
Brian RafteryExamples of headspace in a Sentence
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Maras wanted the film to begin with this moment to emphasize the headspace of the Allied leaders.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
How Mama Brown’s Betrayal Affected Alamo While speaking to TV Insider, Akinnuoye-Agbaje gave some insight into his character’s headspace that’s informed by what happened with Mama Brown.
—Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Pack the rhubarb tightly into a freezer-safe container without adding sugar, leaving ½ inch headspace.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
The moon’s clash with Venus puts you in a moody headspace that lasts until nightfall.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
How Mama Brown’s Betrayal Affected Alamo While speaking to TV Insider, Akinnuoye-Agbaje gave some insight into his character’s headspace that’s informed by what happened with Mama Brown.
—Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Pack the rhubarb tightly into a freezer-safe container without adding sugar, leaving ½ inch headspace.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
The moon’s clash with Venus puts you in a moody headspace that lasts until nightfall.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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“Headspace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headspace. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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