/ˈhedspeɪs/

head·space

BrE /ˈhedspeɪs/

NAmE /ˈhedspeɪs/

[U]

the amount of air or empty space that is left above the contents of a container before it is sealed

(informal)

the way you think or feel about sth

Whenever you read a book, you’re entering the writer’s headspace.

(informal)

time to think clearly without any pressure

I could do with a bit of headspace just to think about what I’m doing.