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aerospace

EHR-oh-spays

Aerospace (noun) means the industry involved in designing and building aircraft, spacecraft, and related technology. Example: “He landed a job at a major aerospace company right after graduating.”

noun
1
The industry involved in designing and building aircraft, spacecraft, and related technology.
"He landed a job at a major aerospace company right after graduating."
adj
1
Relating to Earth's atmosphere and space, or the industry built around flight and space travel.
"The university offers a well-regarded aerospace engineering program."

How to Use Aerospace

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In plain EnglishRelating to aircraft, spacecraft, and the industry that builds them.

Common pairings
aerospace industry aerospace engineering

Word Forms

more aerospace comparative, aerospaces plural, most aerospace superlative

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Etymology

A blend of aero- ("air") and space.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “aerospace” mean?

The word “aerospace” means the industry involved in designing and building aircraft, spacecraft, and related technology. In plain terms, relating to aircraft, spacecraft, and the industry that builds them.

How do you pronounce “aerospace”?

“Aerospace” is pronounced EHR-oh-spays (/ˈɛɹ.oʊˌspeɪs/ in IPA).

How do you use “aerospace” in a sentence?

Here is “aerospace” used in a sentence: “He landed a job at a major aerospace company right after graduating.”

What is another word for “aerospace”?

Words with a similar meaning to “aerospace” include aerospatial.

What part of speech is “aerospace”?

Depending on how it is used, “aerospace” can be a noun and an adjective.

Is “aerospace” a common word?

“Aerospace” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “aerospace” have?

“Aerospace” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the industry involved in designing and building aircraft, spacecraft, and related technology.

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