outer

American  

[ou-ter] / ˈaʊ tər /

adjective

1. situated on or toward the outside; external; exterior.

   outer garments; an outer wall.

2. situated farther out or farther from the center.

   the outer reaches of space.

3. of or relating to the external world.

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outer British  

/ ˈaʊtə /

adjective

1. being or located on the outside; external

2. further from the middle or central part

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noun

1. archery

   1. the white outermost ring on a target

   2. a shot that hits this ring

2. the unsheltered part of the spectator area at a sports ground

3. informal excluded or neglected

Other Word Forms

• outerness noun

Etymology

Origin of outer

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; out, -er ⁴

Example Sentences

For outer home preparedness, use sandbags to divert or redirect moving water and storm debris from your property.

From Los Angeles Times

Most quantum computers require temperatures colder than in outer space.

From MarketWatch

These ants invest less in each worker's cuticle -- the hard outer layer of the exoskeleton -- which frees up valuable nutrients.

From Science Daily

These include a flame-resistant outer shell, a middle moisture barrier that blocks germs while allowing airflow, and an inner lining designed to help regulate body temperature.

From Science Daily

It has previously said that outer London boroughs would fare better under the proposals.

From BBC

Related Words

• exterior
• outlying