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
Recent Examples on the Web
How did the studio impact your headspace while working on the album?
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2024
To access those depths, music was the crucial trigger that got me into the right headspace.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2024
Luckily, Sandra Mason came by to help the account executive, 25, get into the right headspace for her date.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
The therapist then utilizes a soothing tone, repetition and imagery to get you into a safe and comfortable headspace.
—Delaney Nothaft, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2024
That was such an anthem for Derek to just get into this headspace of feeling like a badass, even though it's all built on a house of cards.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 20 Jan. 2024
Claudia's in a very different headspace this season — she's got this drive now to find others like her.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2023
Prepare for wild ideas to pop into your headspace while working today.
—USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2024
Leave headspace Milk will expand when frozen and, if there isn't enough headspace, may cause the container to split.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2024
To access those depths, music was the crucial trigger that got me into the right headspace.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2024
Luckily, Sandra Mason came by to help the account executive, 25, get into the right headspace for her date.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
The therapist then utilizes a soothing tone, repetition and imagery to get you into a safe and comfortable headspace.
—Delaney Nothaft, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2024
That was such an anthem for Derek to just get into this headspace of feeling like a badass, even though it's all built on a house of cards.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 20 Jan. 2024
Claudia's in a very different headspace this season — she's got this drive now to find others like her.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2023
Prepare for wild ideas to pop into your headspace while working today.
—USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2024
Leave headspace Milk will expand when frozen and, if there isn't enough headspace, may cause the container to split.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
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“Headspace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headspace. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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