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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Based in Lake Stevens, Washington, Drift Interiors + Architecture can tame even the most unruly home, transforming it into a functional, personal space.
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Speak one clear boundary about your personal space to set the precedent.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
In recent years, the market for more premium travel has grown exponentially, as travelers look for greater comfort, more personal space, and less time spent in crowded terminals.
—AFAR Media, 27 Oct. 2025
Is there something about the lack of sleep and personal space that breeds comedic creativity?
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Speak one clear boundary about your personal space to set the precedent.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
In recent years, the market for more premium travel has grown exponentially, as travelers look for greater comfort, more personal space, and less time spent in crowded terminals.
—AFAR Media, 27 Oct. 2025
Is there something about the lack of sleep and personal space that breeds comedic creativity?
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 25 Oct. 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 8 Nov. 2025.
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