English · Word Candidate

aerospace

[ˈɛə̯.ɹəʊˌspeɪs]

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: aerospaces

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The atmosphere of the Earth and the region of space around it.

Noun

Meronyms: airspace, air space (not synonymous)

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

The industry concerned with aircraft, missiles, satellites and spacecraft.

Noun

He works mainly in aerospace. Most of their contracts are in aerospace. A few are in medical devices.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Of, or relating to the Earth's atmosphere and nearby space.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Of, or relating to the science, technology and industry associated with aircraft, missiles, satellites and spacecraft.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “aerospace” mean?

The atmosphere of the Earth and the region of space around it.

Is “aerospace” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.