outer space

noun
/ˌaʊtə ˈspeɪs/UK/ˌaʊtɚ ˈspeɪs/US

Etymology

From outer + space.

  1. derived from *(s)peh₂-
  2. derived from spatium
  3. derived from space
  4. inherited from space
  5. formed as outer space — “outer + space

Definitions

  1. A region outside of explored space.

  2. Any region of space beyond limits determined with reference to boundaries of a celestial…

    Any region of space beyond limits determined with reference to boundaries of a celestial system or body, especially the region of space immediately beyond Earth's atmosphere; sometimes, space beyond Earth's solar system.

    • Astronauts train for years before traveling to outer space.
    • The telescope captured incredible images from outer space.
    • Science fiction often imagines alien civilizations in the depths of outer space.
  3. A bluish shade of black.

The neighborhood

Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for outer space. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA