space

noun

ˈspās How to pronounce space (audio)
Definition of spacenext
1
as in room
an extent or area available for or used up by some activity or thing how much space will you need for the art project?

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2
as in while
an indefinite but usually short period of time in the space of a few minutes the room had filled up

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3
as in gap
an incomplete or deficient area the cancellation created a huge space in the dentist's schedule for that day

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4
as in slack
an allowable margin of freedom or variation the children should be given some space to express themselves in their schoolwork

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Recent Examples of space The hotel’s design delights in making everything big and bold with giant murals as feature walls in public spaces like the hallways. — Ann Lee, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026 Like Wenders’ 2023 documentary Anselm, on German painter and sculptor Anselm Kiefer, From Inside Out was shot in 3D to immerse viewers in the spaces that Zumthor creates. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026 Such spaces create temporary refuges from the digital stream, and allow habits of slowness, concentration, and absorption to become socially reinforced. — Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026 Areas of discussion include plans for improved parking; a review of community needs, public spaces, and recreation opportunities; the restoration of the facility’s docks; and the future of the nearby basin, channel, and Baby Beach. — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for space
Recent Examples of Synonyms for space
  1. room
  2. while
  3. gap
  4. slack
  5. bit
  6. void
  7. leeway
  8. span
Noun
  • Rooms There are just 13 rooms, each quietly refined with a riverside color palette and floor-to-ceiling windows.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The attack caused damage to the engine room and resulted in a crew casualty, the maritime agency said, adding that the remaining crew were being assisted by the Omani Coast Guard.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of room
Noun
  • Threatening to make this the most disappointing Mizzou season in a while is defensive attrition.
    — Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Finish this article of course, and tune into CNBC for a while to get caught up, but enjoy vacation.
    — Todd Gordon, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of while
Noun
  • The gaps are especially consequential in Nizi, one of the most affected health zones in Ituri province, which accounts for about 90% of Congo’s Ebola cases and 80% of its deaths.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Fernandes has never been finished, but there’s a size gap here and Turner is dangerous offensively.
    — Brett Appley, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of gap
Noun
  • In the meantime, the company's non-residential operation is picking up the slack and then some, with a pipeline of large capital projects building above already-strong growth rates.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Tailored button-up shirt, dark slacks, her cropped silver hair combed sleekly back.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of slack
Noun
  • Bits of pickled veg and infused butters come with the bread course, and the Parker House-like bread itself is multicolored thanks to leftover bits of beet and ramp and carrot.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Sometimes he can get pulled a little bit too far towards his near post with wide shots and open up space towards the back post.
    — Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of bit
Noun
  • Following Reagan’s death, the local community and her young family are navigating a void that had been filled with her love and dedication.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The state is reluctant to fill the void left by federal funding after a series of bankruptcies and cancellations left only one truck maker and one bus maker selling hydrogen vehicles in North America.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of void
Noun
  • Male actors seem to be given more leeway than female stars to display bigger personalities without the public turning on them.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Another problem for Carr is the 2024 Supreme Court ruling that overturned the 40-year-old Chevron precedent, which gave federal agencies leeway to interpret ambiguous laws as long as the agency’s conclusion was reasonable.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of leeway
Noun
  • The main action takes place over the span of a few weeks in the year 2045 and focuses on married couple Natalie and Asher.
    — John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The average price in Ashe for a night session is $231, a $14 increase over the same span.
    — Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of span

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