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?
Recent Examples on the Web
Julia Garner is going from the Ozarks to outer space.
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Devan Coggan, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2024
Sora via OpenAI The clip that’s supposed to show a nonbinary person playing games in outer space is conspicuous among the three videos.
—Reece Rogers, WIRED, 2 Apr. 2024
Read more The claim: Pictures show the Earth is flat, and sea levels haven’t changed
Our rating: False
Scientists have ample evidence the Earth is curved, including images of the planet taken from outer space.
—Kim Breen, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
In an attempt to restore their empires, two opposing forces from the depths of outer space, One and Zero, unleash an apocalyptic conflict on Earth.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 7 Mar. 2024
Tyler Owens , who hails from North Texas native and played his collegiate football at Texas Tech, turned heads at the NFL Combine for his theories on outer space.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2024
This mission not only symbolizes the burgeoning synergy between space exploration and commercial innovation but also underscores the vital role of public-private partnerships in advancing humanity's presence in outer space.
—Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
Perfect for birthdays or any occasion, this flying orb is sure to be a hit with the 6 to 10+ crowd, making every day feel like a trip to outer space.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2024
Book club possibilities include choosing several books to read by a favorite author or on a certain theme, such as baby animals, outer space, sports, dinosaurs, historical figures, magic, or a foreign country.
—Alesandra Dubin, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
Devan Coggan, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2024
Sora via OpenAI The clip that’s supposed to show a nonbinary person playing games in outer space is conspicuous among the three videos.
—Reece Rogers, WIRED, 2 Apr. 2024
Read more The claim: Pictures show the Earth is flat, and sea levels haven’t changed
Our rating: False
Scientists have ample evidence the Earth is curved, including images of the planet taken from outer space.
—Kim Breen, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
In an attempt to restore their empires, two opposing forces from the depths of outer space, One and Zero, unleash an apocalyptic conflict on Earth.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 7 Mar. 2024
Tyler Owens , who hails from North Texas native and played his collegiate football at Texas Tech, turned heads at the NFL Combine for his theories on outer space.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2024
This mission not only symbolizes the burgeoning synergy between space exploration and commercial innovation but also underscores the vital role of public-private partnerships in advancing humanity's presence in outer space.
—Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
Perfect for birthdays or any occasion, this flying orb is sure to be a hit with the 6 to 10+ crowd, making every day feel like a trip to outer space.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2024
Book club possibilities include choosing several books to read by a favorite author or on a certain theme, such as baby animals, outer space, sports, dinosaurs, historical figures, magic, or a foreign country.
—Alesandra Dubin, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
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“Outer space.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outer%20space. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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