noun
Uncommon
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."
"He works mainly in aerospace. Most of their contracts are in aerospace. A few are in medical devices."
"Her uncle has worked in aerospace for thirty years, mostly designing wing parts."
"Investment in aerospace has created many skilled jobs in this part of the country."
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."
"The aerospace sector needs engineers who can design lighter and safer aircraft parts."
"She studied for an aerospace degree because she loved planes and rockets."
How to use aerospace
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to aircraft, spacecraft, and the industry that builds them.
Common pairings
aerospace industry
aerospace engineering
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Word forms
- Plural
- aerospaces
- Comparative
- more aerospace
- Superlative
- most aerospace
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Etymology
A blend of aero- ("air") and space.
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Rhymes for aerospace
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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.
What is the difference between aerospace and aviation?
Aviation refers specifically to the design, operation, and use of aircraft within Earth's atmosphere. Aerospace is broader, covering both aviation and the technology and industry related to spacecraft and space travel beyond the atmosphere.
Is aerospace used as a noun, an adjective, or both?
Aerospace functions as both a noun, referring to the industry involved in designing and building aircraft and spacecraft, and an adjective, as in "aerospace engineering" or "aerospace company." Context determines which form is intended.
What kinds of jobs or companies fall under aerospace?
Aerospace covers companies and careers involved in designing, building, or researching aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and related technology. This includes both commercial aviation manufacturers and organisations focused on space travel.
