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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Relevance
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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of space Airy common areas provide ample room for gathering, with a total of 20 bedrooms offering space for extended family and guests. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026 The moon is the new go-to destination in space, with NASA envisioning a stampede of robotic craft over the next several years to form the foundation for a sustainable lunar base. — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 The first-stage booster for this mission is making its 18th trip to space and will attempt a recovery landing downrange on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas stationed in the Atlantic. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 But, in classic New York City fashion, my much nicer space is now also much smaller. — Susie Plotkin, Architectural Digest, 5 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
  • This 91-room property on the coast of Kuressaare—a seaport on Estonia’s largest island, Saaremaa—has panoramic views of the Baltic and the thirteenth-century Bishop’s Castle.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of room
Noun
  • Having escaped from the gloom of his house for a while, Shoichiro breathed a sigh of relief.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Eating less while in space can pose a problem because nutrition is essential for maintaining muscle strength, immune function and mental performance.
    — Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of while
Noun
  • Furthermore, understanding compensation gaps helps identify valuable expertise and actionable development paths.
    — Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Missouri’s Ramon Fiorini looked to widen the gap on Ginga Ninja, but his first go resulted in a re-ride, and the Freedom’s Alex Cerqueira also got a re-ride on Big Red to follow it up.
    — Ava DiCecca, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of gap
Noun
  • Pair it with stretchy slacks or capris, neutral sneakers, and a few pieces of jewelry for a simple but elevated travel look.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Christensen, former fourth-round pick Chandler Zavala, Ja’Tyre Carter and undrafted rookie Isaia Glass have been asked to pick up the slack with Lewis and Hunt out for the bulk of the first week of camp.
    — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of slack
Noun
  • And in April 2026 a researcher chasing Project Eleven's Q-Day Prize broke a 15-bit key on real quantum hardware.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This light, summery soup is filled with fresh sweet corn and zucchini, and topped with savory bacon bits.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of bit
Noun
  • As the film slowly came together for its October release, Universal was hit by production delays in its summer slate and turned to Wellington to fill the void.
    — Geoffrey Bunting, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Association of American Medical Colleges projects shortages of 37,800 to 124,000 doctors by 2034, but the real story is who ends up without a doctor — and where capital is rushing in to fill the void.
    — John Samuels, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of void
Noun
  • Preller has the freedom to add payroll, though that leeway is said not to be great.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • While lawmakers have mostly thrown their backing behind the bill, some are wary of granting the president even more leeway to impose import taxes as a foreign policy cudgel.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of leeway
Noun
  • Last year, Baltimore had three mass overdose incidents in the span of three months in its Penn North neighborhood.
    — Scott Maucione, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Last month, the Kenya Wildlife Service announced that 15 elephants had died in the Amboseli ecosystem in a span of a month.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of span

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