white space

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) White area between written characters and graphic regions on a produced page or computer display; blanks and the vertical blank lines in between paragraphs, or other organized rows of text lines (poetry).
2. (uncountable) A contiguous collection of one or more characters that each represents horizontal or vertical space in typography.
3. (countable, uncountable) Free time seen as an opportunity for gainful activity.

Synonyms

space

whitespace

whitespace character

Translations

Leerraum

Leerzeichen

Weißraum

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈwaɪtˌspeɪs/

Etymology

* (free time): Suggesting unfilled spaces on a calendar or schedule.