outer space

noun
1.
space beyond the atmosphere of the earth.

Origin:
1875–80

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outer space
 
n
(not in technical usage) any region of space beyond the atmosphere of the earth

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Outer space is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
Example sentences
Marigolds and petunias were recast as blazing comets or flying saucers in outer
  space.
One entrance is pretty much as cool as another when you're visiting outer space.
Another major source is cosmic radiation from outer space.
In outer space, where there is no atmosphere, stars do not twinkle.
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