far-flung

[fahr-fluhng]

adjective

1. extending over a great distance.

2. widely disbursed or distributed.

far-flung

adjective

1. widely distributed

2. far distant; remote

Word History and Origins

Origin of far-flung¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

"Opening stores in far-flung states like Florida and Ohio doubled distribution costs across the entire US network," he said.

From BBC

Phone booth callers, Web site creators and Internet intellectuals alike are trying to figure out just why this far-flung phone has gripped the imagination of those who come across it.

From Los Angeles Times

But people from far-flung areas had also come to the disaster zone to help those affected.

From BBC

“The fundamental problem is, we are too reliant on sources of water from far-flung places that are not as reliable as they used to be,” Reznik said.

From Los Angeles Times

The future gives us an opportunity to reimagine ourselves, to see how the region’s disparate and far-flung communities transform themselves.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• distant 
• extensive 
• global 
• remote