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. Region outside 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.
  3. A bluish shade of black.
    outer space (Pantone):  
    outer space (Crayola):  

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