aerospace

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noun

aero·​space ˈer-ō-ˌspās How to pronounce aerospace (audio)
1
: space comprising the earth's atmosphere and the space beyond
2
: a physical science that deals with aerospace
3
: the aerospace industry

aerospace

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adjective

: of or relating to aerospace, to vehicles used in aerospace or the manufacture of such vehicles, or to travel in aerospace
aerospace research
aerospace profits
aerospace medicine

Examples of aerospace in a Sentence

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Noun
Likewise, companies in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, education, agribusiness and almost any other field must comply with industry rules and standards that are constantly changing. Douglas Murray, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 For a unique thrill, daredevils and aerospace enthusiasts can visit the Sheridan County Airport to embark on a scenic flight over the Bighorn mountains — or even take personal flight lessons with Sheridan Pilots 307 Flight School. Molly O’Brien, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2024 His father, Irving, who worked as an electrician at an aerospace company, was a charming philanderer with a gambling problem. Ronan Farrow, The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2024 An international aerospace company and U-Haul are among his higher-profile clients. Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024 The panel was made up of Federal Aviation Administration officials and representatives from airlines, labor unions and safety units at other aerospace companies. Chris Isidore, CNN, 26 Feb. 2024 Robert Long, the CEO and President of the state’s aerospace business development authority, called Space Florida, said that although the legislation aims to turn property in Homestead into a spaceport territory, rockets would not be launched from the area for the foreseeable future. Alyssa Johnson, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2024 The course proposal says this class combines elements of physics, chemistry and engineering and will open students' eyes to career opportunities in aerospace, electronics, sports equipment, medicine and other STEM fields. The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024 The newcomer combines aerospace engineering, EV technology, and innovative software for unprecedented performance, according to Arc. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024
Adjective
Dillman, a mechanical and aerospace engineering major, designed the first prototype, which was little more than a small plastic box with a hole through it and a piece of mesh on the inside. Peter Krouse, cleveland, 27 Jan. 2023 Zhenyu Gan is a mechanical and aerospace engineer at Syracuse. Lela Nargi, Washington Post, 25 Jan. 2023 During his time at UT-Arlington, Lim had previously served as provost and chief academic officer and was a mechanical and aerospace engineering professor. Dallas News, 5 Jan. 2022 Afsaneh Rabiei, a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at North Carolina State University, claims her version of metallic foam is the strongest yet. Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 7 Apr. 2016 That pace could be in line to nearly double as more launch service providers set up shop in Brevard County, said Frank DiBello, President and CEO of Space Florida, the state’s aerospace economic development agency. Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2022 Dedicated lanes aren’t the best long-term solution, says Dennis Hong, a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering and founding director of the Robotics & Mechanisms Laboratory at University of California, Los Angeles. Chris Kornelis, WSJ, 8 Nov. 2022 The drivers are made of aerospace grade titanium and compatible with the brand’s SureFit hosel. Scott Kramer, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2022 Take the issue of titanium sourcing, for example, which is a crucial input commodity for aerospace manufacturers. Steven Tian, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

derivative of aerospace entry 2

Adjective

aero- + space entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1959, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1955, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aerospace was in 1955

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Cite this Entry

“Aerospace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerospace. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

aerospace

1 of 2 noun
aero·​space ˈar-ō-ˌspās How to pronounce aerospace (audio)
ˈer-
1
: the earth's atmosphere and the space beyond
2
: a science dealing with aerospace

aerospace

2 of 2 adjective
: of or relating to aerospace, to the vehicles used in aerospace or their manufacture, or to travel in aerospace
aerospace medicine

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