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.

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Errands, chores, or work needs may bump against your desire for ease, beauty, or personal space. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026 For over two decades, Blue Origin has been largely Bezos's personal space dream, sustained mainly by his private wealth. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Second-row captain's chairs provide adults and older children with more personal space, along with creating a walk-through aisle for the third row. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026 The influencer had amassed 50,000 followers, but not by respecting the boundaries of personal space — let alone the legal consequences of non-consensual filming inside a changing room. — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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