outer
Americanadjective
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situated on or toward the outside; external; exterior.
outer garments; an outer wall.
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situated farther out or farther from the center.
the outer reaches of space.
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of or relating to the external world.
adjective
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being or located on the outside; external
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further from the middle or central part
noun
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archery
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the white outermost ring on a target
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a shot that hits this ring
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the unsheltered part of the spectator area at a sports ground
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informal excluded or neglected
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Etymology
Origin of outer
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at out, -er 4
Example Sentences
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The diminutive aliens are the Anzellans, described as “the best droidsmiths of the Outer Rim” when Mando and Grogu are introduced to them in “The Mandalorian” Season 3 Episode 1.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
She pointed to the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, a keystone document on international space law that President Lyndon Johnson signed onto.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
“A lot of people are coming to grips with the fact that this is no longer a very normal industry,” said Conor MacWilliams, owner of Outer Beach Consultants, an ETF consulting firm.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
People with roots in the Outer Hebrides and north west Ireland face the highest known risk of developing hemochromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes the body to absorb and store too much iron.
From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2026
Jan headed the car back to the Outer Drive, weaving in and out of the line of traffic.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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