zero gravity

noun

: the state or condition of lacking apparent gravitational pull : weightlessness

Examples of zero gravity in a Sentence

experiments conducted in zero gravity
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Suddenly floating alongside the crew in zero gravity was a little gold man: Not C-3PO, but an Oscar statuette itself. Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 22 Aug. 2025 The space economy today includes launch providers, satellite servicing, cargo delivery to the ISS, reentry capsules and research in zero gravity. Reza Fetanat, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 Listen to this article 4 min Katy Perry is placing zero gravity on her critics. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025 After leaving his spaceship, Gosling discovers a rocky tunnel and floats down it in zero gravity. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for zero gravity

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of zero gravity was in 1915

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“Zero gravity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zero%20gravity. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.

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zero gravity

noun
: the state or condition of lacking apparent gravitational pull : weightlessness

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