outer space

English

Etymology

From outer + space.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌaʊtə ˈspeɪs/, [ˌaʊ̯tə ˈspɛɪ̯s]
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌaʊtɚ ˈspeɪs/, [ˌaʊ̯ɾɚ ˈspeɪ̯s]
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Noun

outer space (uncountable)

  1. A region outside of explored space.
  2. 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.
    Synonyms: final frontier, high frontier, last frontier
  3. A bluish shade of black.
    outer space (Pantone):  
    outer space (Crayola):  

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