outlying

American  

[out-lahy-ing] / ˈaʊtˌlaɪ ɪŋ /

adjective

1. lying at a distance from the center or the main body; remote; out-of-the-way.

   outlying military posts.

2. lying outside the boundary or limit.

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outlying British  

/ ˈaʊtˌlaɪɪŋ /

adjective

1. distant or remote from the main body or centre, as of a town or region

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Etymology

Origin of outlying

First recorded in 1655–65; out- + lying ²

Example Sentences

“Lululemon is now left with outlying customers who follow generic athletic brands,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

Although recovery efforts were under way in parts of the city, some outlying areas remained at risk as a nearby river overflowed, forcing another 500 people to evacuate on Thursday morning.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

Von der Leyen told reporters in Brussels that the signature of the deal has been pushed back to January to give a few more weeks to address some outlying issues with member states.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

But the Atlanta child murders gripped the city and outlying suburbs like Jonesboro and changed her community’s worldview.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025

Most of Washington’s people lived on outlying farms.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

Related Words

• backwoods
• far-flung
• faraway
• outer