headspace
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/ˈhedspeɪs/
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/ˈhedspeɪs/
The empty space at the top of a container before it's sealed.
When filling a bottle, leave some headspace to avoid spillage.
Your thoughts and feelings about something.
Entering the competition required a lot of headspace to focus.
Time to relax and think without stress.
I needed some headspace to clear my mind after the meeting.