headspace
noun
head·space
ˈhed-ˌspās 
1
: 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
Chemical and Engineering NewsTo process sauce, immediately ladle hot sauce into hot, clean half-pint canning jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.—Better Homes and Gardens
Better Homes and Gardens2
: 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
Kimberly Mok3
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
Brian RafteryExamples of headspace in a Sentence
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Most years, the team’s drive to the arena before an NCAA Tournament game is quiet, even tense, as players get themselves into the right headspace to compete on one of the highest-pressure stages in all of sports.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Engaging the senses centers mindfulness even in the most hectic work environments, lowering stress and opening up the headspace for thinking.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Our clients are those who are looking to take charge of their health, those who want to lose weight or detox, get fit or get some headspace.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Be sure to leave about 1 inch of headspace at the top of the container to allow for that expansion.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Engaging the senses centers mindfulness even in the most hectic work environments, lowering stress and opening up the headspace for thinking.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Our clients are those who are looking to take charge of their health, those who want to lose weight or detox, get fit or get some headspace.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Be sure to leave about 1 inch of headspace at the top of the container to allow for that expansion.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Headspace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headspace. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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