Aerospace
/ˈɛəroʊˌspeɪs/
nounIntermediate📊CommonIndustry
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Definitions
1
The branch of technology and industry concerned with both aviation and spaceflight.
/ˈɛəroʊˌspeɪs/
nounneutralIntermediate
Industry
The industry or field of designing, manufacturing, and operating aircraft and spacecraft.
The aerospace industry is a major contributor to the national economy.
💡 Simply: The field of making and using planes and rockets.
More Examples
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She pursued a career in aerospace engineering.
How It's Used
Engineering
"He dedicated his life to the aerospace industry, designing innovative aircraft."
Business
"The aerospace company announced record profits for the quarter."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From "aero" (relating to air) and "space", coined in the mid-20th century to encompass the emerging fields of aviation and space travel.
The term emerged prominently after World War II, reflecting the growing convergence of aviation and space exploration.
Memory tip
Aero (air) + space = aerospace
aerospace engineeringaerospace industryaerospace technology
Common misspellings
aerospaceeaerospcaeaerospase
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