personal space

noun

: the distance from another person at which one feels comfortable when talking to or being next to that other person

You are invading my personal space.

Examples of personal space in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are big boys throwing their weight around, and there are wild skinnies with flying arms and spinning back-kicks, chopping out their emergency version of personal space. —James Parker, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2025

Planes are tight quarters, and respecting others’ personal space goes a long way. —Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025

While the half-tester beds of yesteryear offered the illusion of luxury, today’s versions can solely be the showstopper of your personal space. —Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2025

Based in Lake Stevens, Washington, Drift Interiors + Architecture can tame even the most unruly home, transforming it into a functional, personal space. —Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025

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