noun
aerospace
EHR-oh-spays
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
Learner’s notesIn 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.