Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

outer space

/ˌaʊtɚ ˈspeɪs/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.21 in modern English

Syllables: out-er s-pace
IPA: /ˌaʊtɚ ˈspeɪs/

14

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A region outside of explored space.

Uncountable

noun

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.

Uncountable

noun

A bluish shade of black.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"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."
"Dans added: “We talk about outer space and trips to Mars and then when you realise Nuuk is a three-hour flight from New York City, or thereabouts, it gets interesting.”"

Etymology

From outer + space.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌaʊtɚ ˈspeɪs/
British English: /ˌaʊtə ˈspeɪs/

Usage

Uncountable

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Astronomy, Places.

Phrases

outer-spacey

Frequently Paired Words

astropolitics

Synonyms

final frontier high frontier last frontier space

Questions

How do you pronounce outer space?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌaʊtɚ ˈspeɪs/.
What does outer space mean?: A region outside of explored space.
Where does outer space come from?: From outer + space.

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