headspace

noun

head·space ˈhed-ˌspās

: the volume above a liquid or solid in a closed container

The demonstrator suggests that the slow leakage of hydrogen from the balloons … allowed for the accumulation of hydrogen and oxygen in the bag's headspace.—

Chemical and Engineering News

To process sauce, immediately ladle hot sauce into hot, clean half-pint canning jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.—

Better Homes and Gardens

: vertical space in which to stand, sit, or move : headroom

The sleeping area [of a tiny house] looks restful and thanks to the curved roof, probably has more headspace than most …—

Kimberly Mok

informal : mind-set, frame of mind

"It's difficult to tell how people have changed," says Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien. "But Thom's been in a better headspace for quite a few years."—

Brian Raftery

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That feeds the positive headspace needed to enjoy the harder job: being a parent. —

Ed Flores, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Listening to this album is a reminder to always try and stay in that headspace of challenging yourself creatively. —

Liza Lentini, SPIN, 25 Oct. 2024 But two new reports show travelers are now in a very different headspace. —

Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024 Reducing the industry’s carbon footprint is what is taking more of the companies’ headspace. —

Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for headspace