space-age

adjective

ˈspās-ˈāj 

: of, relating to, or befitting the age of space exploration

especially : modern

space-age technology

Synonyms of space-age

• modern
• new
• contemporary

Examples of space-age in a Sentence

space-age technology that totally transformed the news-gathering business

Recent Examples on the Web

This was the era of Eero Saarinen’s Tulip chair, Charles and Ray Eames’s organic furniture, and the space-age curves were sweeping through architecture, automobiles, and fashion. — Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026

In her brand new upper-preschool TV series, five extraordinary aliens jump into classic stories to learn something about themselves in a huge space-age library. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

High-tech elements—motion-detectors, geothermal heat pumps, space-age insulation and the like—complement the old-school practices. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Time has passed the space-age relic of the swinging 1960s by, city officials say. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

space-age

adjective

ˈspā-ˌsāj

: of or relating to the age of space exploration

especially : modern entry 1 sense 1

space-age technology