airspace

noun

air·​space ˈer-ˌspās How to pronounce airspace (audio)
: the space lying above the earth or above a certain area of land or water
especially : the space lying above a nation and coming under its jurisdiction

Examples of airspace in a Sentence

seeking permission to fly through U.S. airspace
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The airspace above the city will be completely closed during the period, state media said. — July 1, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Iran also announced the complete closure of airspace over Tehran on Monday. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 Central Beijing, where China's leaders live and work, has strict airspace controls including a ban on drones. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 Authorities plan to shut down streets, airspace and daily life in Tehran as mourners commemorate the life of Khamenei. — Nasser Karimi, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for airspace

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of airspace was in 1911

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“Airspace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airspace. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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