Meaning & use
interstellar
Occurring or existing between stars, especially referring to the space between star systems.
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The spacecraft was designed for an ambitious interstellar journey to a neighboring star system.
Interstellar dust and gas eventually collapse to form new stars.
A note on using this word
Interstellar refers to the space between stars, distinct from "interplanetary," which refers to space between planets within one star system.
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