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.

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With more energy and personal space, the couple is better able to show up for each other and their relationship — an unexpected but welcome benefit. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025 After years of collective upheaval—pandemic living, hybrid work routines, and an explosion of digital inspiration—many of us are rethinking what our personal space should do for us. Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025 As someone who values her personal space, getting stuck in the middle seat can be too much to bear. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025 Frontier and Spirit have started offering more bundles that include seats and baggage as well as more upmarket offerings like seats with more personal space. Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for personal space

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“Personal space.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20space. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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