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 There is no space for a child drawing because someone else could do it better, the computer could do it better. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 With three- and four-bedroom options, open living areas and flexible spaces, the collection offers a variety of choices for buyers looking for a new home in North Reno. — Jenuane Communities, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Officials warned residents never to approach or feed a bobcat and to give the animal plenty of space if encountered. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 An increasing number of California seniors with extra space in their homes — often empty nesters — are considering bringing in younger roommates to help pay bills and, in the process, provide renters with affordable housing. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 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
  • Thus Johns’s color room is his kingdom, and there are certain hard-and-fast rules for admittance.
    — Vanessa Friedman, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Pairing rolled clothing with compression packing cubes, like this Bagail six-piece set with mesh panels to easily see what’s inside, can help keep outfits organized while creating extra room for souvenirs on the way home.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of room
Noun
  • All the while, Brooklyn has become an urban entertainment hub.
    — Remy Raisner, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Despite Erasmus’s wrath, the Renaissance cut-and-pasters were on a roll—for a while.
    — Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of while
Noun
  • Hydrolyzed keratin, meanwhile, fills in the gaps in the cuticle by improving elasticity and damage caused by daily styling, heat, and environmental stressors.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Closing a gap in naval defenses The growing use of inexpensive drones has created a significant challenge for naval forces.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of gap
Noun
  • By preventing excess slack and eliminating interfering contours, the PBU minimizes collision risks across complex movement paths.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Jala is a place to celebrate birthdays and date nights, a place where customers won’t catch sideways glances for opting to wear slacks or skirts.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of slack
Noun
  • But the tricky bit is doing so without eviscerating Congress’ regulatory powers across a lot of different dimensions, including criminal law, that the justices may also think important.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The terrific new album was played in its entirety during the middle portion of Squeeze’s set and evoked a little bit of the Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds in some spots.
    — David Chiu, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of bit
Noun
  • Van Noy, 35, will fill a major void for the Vikings as depth behind starting edge rushers Andrew Van Ginkel and Dallas Turner.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The result is an enigmatic relationship between figure and ground, mass and void.
    — Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of void
Noun
  • Lawmakers said lower wholesale prices could create more leeway for Kenya Power to cut consumer rates without damaging its finances.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of leeway
Noun
  • From Earth, that rhythm makes Venus appear to trace five great loops across the sky in the same span.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • In fact, only six teams have won more regular-season games than Winnipeg in that span, marking the Jets as one of the NHL’s small-market success stories rather than one of the league’s problems.
    — James Mirtle, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of span

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“Space.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/space. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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