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 In 2023, Purple Brand opened a new 10,000-square-foot showroom and lounge-space in the SoHo neighborhood of NYC. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 15 July 2026 Satellites, the space race, men on the Moon, and all the sci-fi and commercial kitsch that went with it was part of growing up in the sixties. — Literary Hub, 15 July 2026 But there seems to always be more space for stores in Dadeland Mall, and 2026 has not stopped that expansion. — Alexandra Phelps july 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 Carnival and Norwegian have shaped that space from the start, and their current offerings show just how varied a quick escape can be. — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 15 July 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
  • That gives construction crews room to work while preparing the campus for future growth.
    — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Those rooms are tricky and repeatedly trip up the players who are actually trying to win.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Definition of room
Noun
  • Extensive clinical and user trials have found that the topical helps skin appear smoother, cuts back on fine lines and wrinkles like crow’s feet, alleviates redness, and doesn’t clog pores all the while.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
  • Some gold ETFs directly invest in bullion kept in vaults, while others invest in shares of mining companies that tend to follow the price of gold while also being swayed by the companies' management decisions, efficiency and financials.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Definition of while
Noun
  • Inspectors also pointed to a large gap along the bottom of the bakery’s street-side double doors that could allow more insects or rodents to get inside.
    — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
  • But both of these increase the gap between the solar clock and the body’s internal clock, which has been linked to poor health outcomes.
    — Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 17 July 2026
Definition of gap
Noun
  • Creator, co-showrunner, writer/executive producer Jonathan Trooper never allows the series to go slack.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
  • Today, more people have returned to work, and productivity tools like AI are taking up some slack.
    — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Definition of slack
Noun
  • This pacing problem extends to subplots like the Henry-in-a-coma bit.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Scientists pointed out that the abrasion bit the rover used to expose the rocks was sterilized before launch and has cut into other rocks across Jezero without ever producing a G-band this strong.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026
Definition of bit
Noun
  • Graham leaves a major void in the Senate, where seniority can determine influence.
    — Meg Kinnard, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • As cinema chains seek to supplement films from the major studios (which still lag behind pre-COVID numbers, though this year may change that), Fathom has increasingly been looking for a variety of programming that can help fill the void.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
Definition of void
Noun
  • Anyone speaking on camera under those circumstances, having given so much on the pitch, deserves a significant amount of leeway.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • But although the court has been expanding executive power in some situations, the justices have reduced the leeway administrative agencies have to issue regulations that add additional requirements to clear statutes.
    — Benjamin Leff, The Conversation, 9 July 2026
Definition of leeway
Noun
  • His seven top-five finishes in majors over the last 10 seasons are most of any player without a victory in that span.
    — Justin Ray, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • Lema has now scored in three consecutive games with four goals in that span.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of span

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