thin space
1683, thin + space. Noun

thin space (plural thin spaces)

  1. (metal type) A metal block used to separate words, one fifth of an em in width.
  2. (typography) In digital text, a character representing a thin space.
Synonyms
  • 5-to-the-em space, 5-em space
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