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space station

space sta·tion
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [speys stey-shuh n]
    • /speɪs ˈsteɪ ʃən/
    • /speɪs ˈsteɪʃn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [speys stey-shuh n]
    • /speɪs ˈsteɪ ʃən/

Definitions of space station words

  • noun space station an orbiting manned structure that can be used for a variety of purposes, as to assemble or service satellites, refuel spacecraft, etc. 1
  • noun space station inhabitable structure in outer space 1
  • countable noun space station A space station is a place built for astronauts to live and work in, which is sent into space and then keeps going around the earth. 0
  • noun space station any large manned artificial satellite designed to orbit the earth during a long period of time thus providing a base for scientific and medical research in space and a construction site, launch pad, and docking arrangements for spacecraft 0
  • noun space station a spacecraft designed to remain in orbit for a long period of time and to serve as a station from which to launch other spacecraft, as a research center, etc. 0

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Origin of space station

First appearance:

before 1940
One of the 7% newest English words
First recorded in 1940-45

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Parts of speech for Space station

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

space station popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

space station usage trend in Literature

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