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

Don't Forget Personal Mementos A vanity is a truly personal space, one that’s completely customizable to you, your routine, and your needs. —Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025

So when Lottie gets all up in her personal space with the intensity of a thousand candles, Callie shoves her, resulting in Lottie’s fatal fall down the stairs. —Erin Qualey, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025

Even in the closest relationships, personal space acts as oxygen for individuality. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025

Or splurge on one of the 13 magnificent villas when the romantic getaway calls for a private pool, butler service and nearly 3,000 square feet of personal space. —Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025

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