hyperspace

noun

hy·​per·​space ˈhī-pər-ˌspās 

1

: space of more than three dimensions

2

: a fictional space in which extraordinary events happen

Examples of hyperspace in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The elite of the sailing world may have launched into hyperspace with their flying machines in SailGP and the America’s Cup, but for most sailors their passion still lies in racing slower but more tactical keelboats. — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Here are the stars who almost hit hyperspace in the Star Wars film franchise. — Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

The popular hyperspace lever remains. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026

The Millennium Falcon jumps into hyperspace destined for the planet chosen by the flight engineers. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 26 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for hyperspace

• aerospace
• anatase
• anyplace
• commonplace
• cyberspace
• database
• diabase
• diastase
• dnase
• elastase
• fireplace
• interface

Kids Definition

hyperspace

noun

hy·​per·​space ˈhī-pər-ˌspās 

1

: space of more than three dimensions

2

: a fictional space held to support extraordinary events (as travel faster than the speed of light)