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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The addition of such real-life clips—including that of the anchor Jim McKay—gives September 5 a documentary-like feel, cleverly immersing viewers into the uneasy headspace of those inside the studio. —

Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2025 Long takes that privilege twinkling sunlight often put us in the innocent headspace of Taha and Alisan. —

Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024 What else: Wanna get a headstart on clearing your headspace? —

Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024 The New Year is the ultimate reset, an opportunity to clear one’s headspace for fresh goals and new ideas. —

Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for headspace