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Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
ˈspacer /ˈspeɪsə/ n
  1. a piece of material used to create or maintain a space between two things
  2. a keyed space in text or data; space character
  3. a person who travels in outer space
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
space /speɪs/USA pronunciation   n., v., spaced, spac•ing, adj. 
n. 
  1. Physics the three-dimensional area in which material objects are located:[uncountable]Events happen in time and space.
  2. extent or area or a particular extent of surface, such as a distance measured in a line between objects: [uncountable]We need more space to set up our equipment.[countable]wide spaces between the teeth.
  3. Astronomy the place beyond the earth's atmosphere, where planets, stars, and galaxies are found;
    outer space:[uncountable]the future exploration of space.
  4. a place available for a particular purpose:[countable]We drove around the block looking for a parking space.
  5. an area in which a person can sit, or a seat or room on a train, airplane, etc.: [uncountable]I saved space for us; come and sit here.[countable]I saved a space for us; sit here.
  6. extent, or a particular extent, of time:[countable* usually singular]Can we finish eating and be out of here in a space of two hours?
  7. a blank area in text: [countable]Skip two spaces between each line of your writing.[uncountable]Leave plenty of space at the margin.
  8. Show Business[uncountable] an area or a time set aside for a specific use, such as advertising in a publication or on television.
  9. freedom or opportunity to express oneself, fulfill one's needs, etc.:[uncountable]Children need support, but they also need their space.

v. 
  1. to set (items) some distance apart from each other: [~ (+ out) + object]Space (out) the desks evenly.[+ object (+ out)]to space the desks (out) so the students can't look at each other's papers.
  2. space out, [no object] to become passively absorbed;
    stop paying attention or participating:spacing out in front of the TV.

adj. [before a noun]
  1. Astronomyof, relating to, or suitable for use in outer space or deep space.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
space  (spās),USA pronunciation n., v., spaced, spac•ing, adj. 
n. 
  1. Physicsthe unlimited or incalculably great three-dimensional realm or expanse in which all material objects are located and all events occur.
  2. Physicsthe portion or extent of this in a given instance;
    extent or room in three dimensions:the space occupied by a body.
  3. extent or area in two dimensions;
    a particular extent of surface:to fill out blank spaces in a document.
  4. Fine Art
    • the designed and structured surface of a picture:In Mondrian's later work he organized space in highly complex rhythms.
    • the illusion of depth on a two-dimensional surface.
  5. AstronomySee outer space. 
  6. AstronomySee deep space. 
  7. a seat, berth, or room on a train, airplane, etc.
  8. a place available for a particular purpose:a parking space.
  9. linear distance;
    a particular distance:trees separated by equal spaces.
  10. Mathematicsa system of objects with relations between the objects defined.
  11. extent, or a particular extent, of time:a space of two hours.
  12. an interval of time;
    a while:After a space he continued his story.
  13. an area or interval allowed for or taken by advertising, as in a periodical, on the radio, etc.
  14. Music and Dancethe interval between two adjacent lines of the staff.
  15. an interval or blank area in text:a space between the letters.
  16. Printingone of the blank pieces of metal, less than type-high, used to separate words, sentences, etc.
  17. Telecommunicationsan interval during the transmitting of a message when the key is not in contact.
  18. Show Businessradio or television broadcast time allowed or available for a program, advertisement, etc.
  19. freedom or opportunity to express oneself, resolve a personal difficulty, be alone, etc.;
    allowance, understanding, or noninterference:Right now, you can help by giving me some space.

v.t. 
  1. to fix the space or spaces of;
    divide into spaces.
  2. to set some distance apart.
  3. Printing
    • Printingto separate (words, letters, or lines) by spaces.
    • Printingto extend by inserting more space or spaces (usually fol. by out).

adj. 
  1. Astronomyof, pertaining to, or concerned with outer space or deep space:a space mission.
  2. Astronomydesigned for or suitable to use in the exploration of outer space or deep space:space tools; specially packaged space food for astronauts.
  • Latin spatium
  • Old French espace
  • Middle English (noun, nominal) 1250–1300
spacer, n. 

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