outer space
noun
: space immediately outside the earth's atmosphere
broadly
: interplanetary or interstellar space
Examples of outer space in a Sentence
a satellite in outer space
Is there life in outer space?
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They’re also transported to outer space and explore various planets, like a fiery volcano world, an underwater planet and a techno-land with neon, gravity-defying obstacles.
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
Some mentions of outer space for Project Hail Mary, but otherwise this could’ve happened any week preceding a Styles show.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2026
Aliens, in my book, are from outer space.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
Some mentions of outer space for Project Hail Mary, but otherwise this could’ve happened any week preceding a Styles show.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2026
Aliens, in my book, are from outer space.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Each flavor – Cosmic Swirl, Dragonfruit Stardust and Meteor Melon – plays on the outer space themes of the movie and video games it is based on.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for outer space
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“Outer space.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outer%20space. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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