Search results for 'space':

space noun 1 the limitless three-dimensional expanse where all matter exists. 2 a a restricted portion of this; room • no space in the garden for a pool; b in compounds • a space-saving device. 3 an interval of distance; a gap • sign in the space below • If you don't know the answer, just leave a space. 4 any of a restricted number of seats, places, etc • a space at our table • only two spaces left on this course. 5 a period of time • within the space of ten minutes. 6 (also outer space) all the regions of the Universe that lie beyond the Earth's atmosphere. 7 an area of a newspaper or a spot on TV or radio that is reserved for a specified use, purpose, etc • sells advertising space. 8 a the blank gap between printed or written words or letters; b printing a piece of metal that is used for producing this kind of gap. 9 colloq room for the unrestrained liberty to think, do, etc as one wants. verb (spaced, spacing) 1 to set or place at intervals • spaced the interviews over three days. 2 to separate or divide with a space or spaces, eg in printing, etc. spaced out see under spaced. spacer noun. spaceless adj. spacing noun. See also spacious, spatial.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from French espace, from Latin spatium space.