airspace

Definition of Airspace in English :

1. air space, airspace

the space in the atmosphere immediately above the earth

2. airspace

the atmosphere above a nation that is deemed to be under its jurisdiction

Example Sentences:
'the plane was refused permission to enter Chinese airspace'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Airspace

noun

the atmosphere above the earth or part of the earth, esp the atmosphere above a country deemed to be under its jurisdiction

noun

1.

space for maneuvering an aircraft flying in formation

2.

the space extending upward above an area of the earth's surface; specif., the space above a nation over which it can claim jurisdiction

3.

the space above private land needed for its quiet enjoyment

n.

1. The portion of the atmosphere directly above the land or water, used by aircraft or by earth-based structures such as skyscrapers.

2. The airspace of a particular jurisdiction, such as a nation.