microgravity

noun

mi·​cro·​grav·​i·​ty ˌmī-krə-ˈgra-və-tē 

: a condition in space in which only minuscule forces are experienced : virtual absence of gravity

broadly : a condition of weightlessness

Examples of microgravity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The company said that, as long as Varda and its customers have access to microgravity, the shipping methodology — much like shipping on Earth — should not matter, and Varda aims to make the experience that seamless for its customers. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Astronauts age faster in space because microgravity and radiation exposure negatively affect multiple body systems. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

The orbital test provided a chance to see whether those results held up in microgravity. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026

For several months after their arrival, the astronauts will conduct scientific experiments meant for microgravity and maintain space station operations, which potentially includes spacewalks. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for microgravity

• intracavity
• supergravity
• cavity
• gravity
• concavity
• depravity

Kids Definition

microgravity

noun

mi·​cro·​grav·​i·​ty ˌmī-krə-ˈgrav-ət-ē 

: the condition of being weightless or of the near absence of gravity