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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Recent Examples of space During his 2024 Senate campaign, Rogers signed Independent Women’s Voice’s Stand With Women Commitment, promising to support legislation preserving female opportunities and private spaces. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026 The problem is that political need does not create fiscal space. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Brown purchased the downtown space at the end of 2023 and reworked it over the last two years. — Rembert Browne, Architectural Digest, 2 Nov. 2026 The archway features plaques for each of the organization’s three championship teams — 1907, 1908 and 2016 — with the expectation and space for others to be added. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 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
  • With the level of skill and talent in the room and Fagen’s neurotic focus, The Nightfly would be a glimmering sonic masterpiece, even as his material looked back to the days of two-track recordings mixed to mono.
    — Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Penn State got good news on the injury front for its wide receiver room, and the Nittany Lions made the most of it early before holding on late for a 28-25 win over Washington at Husky Stadium on Saturday.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of room
Noun
  • Gossip sites believed Swift and Kloss had a falling out for a while but apparently everything is fine between them.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
  • All the while, Old Ripper was going around the stump, snorting and blowing.
    — Jack Wingate as told to John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of while
Noun
  • That pricing gap reinforces PSA's lead and gives its decisions about fees and submission services considerable influence over the resale market.
    — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The revenue generated by higher parking fees was a key factor in closing a $66 million budget gap this fiscal year.
    — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of gap
Noun
  • The Bourne Identity actor—who also shares daughters Alexia, 27; Gia, 18; and Stella, 16, with Barroso—looked dapper in a black double-breasted blazer, matching slacks, and shiny black dress shoes.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Damon is wearing a top hat, a white shirt with an ascot, tucked into a long coat with slacks.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of slack
Noun
  • Jama took to social media to share a goodbye message with some of her best bits from the ITV reality series.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2026
  • But, unfortunately, got a little bit tangled up and fell awkward.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of bit
Noun
  • For fertility entrepreneurs, though, this void left a business opportunity.
    — Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026
  • But the seeming void contains a barely perceptible fog of hydrogen and other neutral atoms.
    — Perri Thaler, Quanta Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of void
Noun
  • Looser, more dangerous In contrast, FHP’s new policy gives troopers great leeway.
    — Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Kristi Patrickus, an attorney and board member of the Association for Student Conduct Administration, said universities have leeway to restrict campus housing access for students returning from suspension, even if they are allowed to resume classes.
    — Leah Willingham, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of leeway
Noun
  • Gauthier — coming off consecutive hat tricks — has seven power-play goals in the four-game span.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The new bridge will have 65-foot vertical channel clearance, eliminating the need for a swing-span, officials said.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of span

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“Space.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/space. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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