space suit

noun

1
: a suit equipped with life supporting provisions to make life in space possible for its wearer
2
: g suit

Examples of space suit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web SpaceX has also been in the space suit game, debuting a sleek new look for the astronauts on its successful Polaris Dawn mission. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2024 There was an ambulance outside the door, and two of my doctors in those space suits [like] on Mars. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2024 Stephen dressed up as Buzz Lightyear with a head-to-toe space suit while Ayesha wore a yellow polka dot dress inspired by Gabby Gabby. Casey Clark, Parents, 20 Sep. 2024 Polaris Dawn was originally to fly in late 2022, but problems with special EVA space suits and with the communications system caused a series of delays. David Szondy, New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for space suit 

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Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of space suit was in 1929

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“Space suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/space%20suit. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

space suit

noun
: a suit equipped to make life in space possible for its wearer

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