personal space
noun
: the distance from another person at which one feels comfortable when talking to or being next to that other person
You are invading my personal space.
Examples of personal space in a Sentence
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Air traveler invades passenger's personal space to snap photos of clouds throughout flight
A woman became frustrated on a recent flight to Germany when the passenger seated next to her continuously stretched his arm out to take photos near the window.
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Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
What started off as a tranquil moment of solitude turned into a disaster, as the Labrador showed no understanding of personal space.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
At least Austen could go home and cry in his own personal space; Carl has to go upstairs and cry in a room that is fitted with more cameras than an influencer brunch brought to you by Fashion Nova.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2025
While there are still weeks of winter to power through, keep warm with this personal space heater that’s on sale for $20.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
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Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
What started off as a tranquil moment of solitude turned into a disaster, as the Labrador showed no understanding of personal space.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
At least Austen could go home and cry in his own personal space; Carl has to go upstairs and cry in a room that is fitted with more cameras than an influencer brunch brought to you by Fashion Nova.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2025
While there are still weeks of winter to power through, keep warm with this personal space heater that’s on sale for $20.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for personal space
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“Personal space.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20space. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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