meatspace
noun
meat·space
ˈmēt-ˌspās
: the physical world and environment especially as contrasted with the virtual world of cyberspace
… allows you to tap twice on the side of the headset instantly switching from VR [virtual reality] to seeing meatspace …—Sam Rutherford
20% of MMORPG gamers say that the virtual world is their primary place of residence. The real world, a.k.a. meatspace, is just a place to get food and sleep.—Dave Gilson
For the isolated student, the online course may not be quite the same as a class in "meatspace," but it may literally be a lifeline.—Crawford Kilian
These days it's easy to use bitcoin … to buy goods and services online, in the metaverse, and in the meatspace …—Lawrence Wintermeyer
… is hosting a virtual New Year's party concurrently with its meatspace counterpart.—Eli Tan
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“Meatspace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meatspace. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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