Space Definition & Meaning

space
noun
  1. the unlimited expanse in which everything is located; "they tested his ability to locate objects in space"; "the boundless regions of the infinite"
  2. an empty area (usually bounded in some way between things); "the architect left space in front of the building"; "they stopped at an open space in the jungle"; "the space between his teeth"
  3. an area reserved for some particular purpose; "the laboratory's floor space"
  4. any location outside the Earth's atmosphere; "the astronauts walked in outer space without a tether"; "the first major milestone in space exploration was in 1957, when the USSR's Sputnik 1 orbited the Earth"
  5. a blank character used to separate successive words in writing or printing; "he said the space is the most important character in the alphabet"
  6. the interval between two times; "the distance from birth to death"; "it all happened in the space of 10 minutes"
  7. a blank area; "write your name in the space provided"
  8. one of the areas between or below or above the lines of a musical staff; "the spaces are the notes F-A-C-E"
  9. (printing) a block of type without a raised letter; used for spacing between words or sentences
verb
  1. place at intervals; "Space the interviews so that you have some time between the different candidates"

"Space" in song lyrics

See how space is used in real songs:

  • "And find a middle space"
    1200 Techniques f/ Rashad Houghton — Fork in the Road
  • "Nfamous, rock the mike and fill up the bar space"
    1200 Techniques — Where Ur At?
  • "Yours for the take-home, so she can take up space"
    3rd Bass — Monte Hall

Usage tips for "space"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "space" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for space to find words that pair well.

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