outer space

noun

Definition of outer space

: space immediately outside the earth's atmosphere broadly : interplanetary or interstellar space

Examples of outer space in a Sentence

a satellite in outer space Is there life in outer space?

Recent Examples on the Web

In each of the brand's five 10-shade renditions of Mothership sit a stunning mix of shimmering neutrals alongside purely unique glitters in shades that shift colors in direct light like something that came from outer space. — Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, "Pat McGrath Labs Just Unveiled Its Next Mothership Eye Shadow Palette," 22 Aug. 2019 High-profile fantasies extend from outer space to Gotham City. — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, "Fall Movies Preview," 16 Aug. 2019 On the other hand, any death delivered from outer space in this way would be headline news, and might result in calls for the rules to be tightened still further. — The Economist, "No one has yet been killed by re-entering space junk," 10 Aug. 2019 Sun Ra Arkestra Get an intimate taste of outer space with a special two-night run from the legendary Sun Ra Arkestra. — Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, "Best live music in L.A.: Dudamel, Queen, Mekons and more," 17 July 2019 Launched in 1990 and orbiting 150 miles above Earth, this massive telescope has captured the most iconic and intimate pictures of outer space. — Dean Regas, Cincinnati.com, "Top moments in space in the 50 years since Apollo 11 moon landing," 10 July 2019 With the 50th anniversary of America’s historic moon landing just two weeks away, parade organizers brought a piece of outer space to the festivities. — Robert Avery, Houston Chronicle, "Patriotic parade kicks off city’s celebration of America’s 243rd birthday," 4 July 2019 Some meteorites show a slight predominance of left-handed amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, suggesting that the influence came from outer space. — Quanta Magazine, "New Twist Found in the Story of Life’s Start," 26 Nov. 2014 This rainbow-and-silver sparkle manicure takes you to outer space. — Allure, "15 Nail Art Ideas to Wear During Pride — and They’re Not Just Rainbows," 6 June 2019

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