Space definition

Space as a noun

1. the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

   "they tested his ability to locate objects in space"

   Same sense: infinite

2. an empty area (usually bounded in some way between things)

   "the architect left space in front of the building"

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"

   Same sense: outer space

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"

   Same sense: blank

6. the interval between two times

   "it all happened in the space of 10 minutes"

   Same sense: distance

7. a blank area

   "write your name in the space provided"

   Same sense: place, blank space

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

   Same sense: quad

Space as a verb

10. place at intervals

    "Space the interviews so that you have some time between the different candidates"

Synonyms and antonyms

• infinite
• outer space
• blank
• distance
• place definition
• blank space
• quad

All synonyms of space, sense by sense

How to say space

Space has 1 syllable and rhymes with place. Syllable counts and rhymes come from the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary.

Words that rhyme with space

• place
• case
• face
• race
• base
• replace
• grace
• chase
• pace
• database
• trace
• embrace

SPACE in word games

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

11

Anagrams

3

Is SPACE a valid Scrabble word? Yes, it is in the ENABLE list most word games use. Check SPACE in the word checker, or unscramble SPACE to see its 3 anagrams and the shorter words in its letters.