cyberspace
2 synonyms and 2 antonyms for cyberspace, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The virtual world of information and communication accessed through computer networks and the internet.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Antonyms
How to use cyberspace
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
navigate cyberspace
crime in cyberspace
Etymology
Coined by science-fiction writer William Gibson, blending cybernetics and space, first in his 1982 short story collection Burning Chrome and popularized in his 1984 novel Neuromancer.
Full origin of cyberspace →Frequently asked questions
What does “cyberspace” mean?
The word “cyberspace” means the virtual world of information and communication accessed through computer networks and the internet. In plain terms, the internet and digital networks thought of as a kind of place you can enter, rather than just a tool you use.
How do you pronounce “cyberspace”?
“Cyberspace” is pronounced SEYE-buh-spays (/ˈsaɪ.bəɹˌspeɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “cyberspace” in a sentence?
Here is “cyberspace” used in a sentence: “Every day billions of people spend hours in cyberspace.”
What is the opposite of “cyberspace”?
The opposite of “cyberspace” — its antonyms — are fleshspace and meatspace.
What part of speech is “cyberspace”?
“Cyberspace” is a noun.
Where does the word “cyberspace” come from?
The word “cyberspace” dates back to around 1982. Coined by science-fiction writer William Gibson, blending cybernetics and space, first in his 1982 short story collection Burning Chrome and popularized in his 1984 novel Neuromancer.
