Synonyms of space-agenext
: of, relating to, or befitting the age of space exploration
especially : modern
space-age technology

Examples of space-age in a Sentence

space-age technology that totally transformed the news-gathering business
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
This space-age pack was literally designed for Skimo races before recreationalist ultralighters picked up on the magic. Anthony Walsh, Outside, 26 Feb. 2026 Meanwhile Villaroel has argued that lights in the sky that appeared on pre-space-age photographic plates could indicate artificial objects that were in Earth orbit before the launch of humanity’s first satellites. Lee Billings, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2026 While most just wrap around the back of your neck, the space-age Ostrichpillow Go gives you 360-degree support. Adam Cheung, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026 The new headline act is the space-age Co-op Live arena on the city’s eastern flank, which opened in May 2024 and is now officially Britain’s largest indoor venue. Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for space-age

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of space-age was in 1946

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Space-age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/space-age. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster