1
: existing independent of mind : objective
outer reality
2
a
: situated farther out
the outer limits
b
: being away from a center
the planet's outer rings
c
: situated or belonging on the outside
an outer covering
Examples of outer in a Sentence
the outer edges of the roof
The package's outer covering was damaged.
I removed the outer skin of the onion.
Her inner turmoil was masked by an outer calm.
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The narrow bezel and dial elements pushed to the outer edge create an illusion of size, making the watch appear larger on the wrist than its dimensions suggest.
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Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Its inner core of shredded latex provides durability, while the outer layer of down-like micro-denier fiber adds luxurious comfort.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2025
Bird nests typically have two layers: a sturdy outer layer made of structural materials like twigs and grass for support, and a softer inner layer lined with finer materials such as feathers, fur, or plant fibers for insulation and comfort.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2025
This, in turn, affects convection in the outer core—the dynamo-like process that generates the magnetic field that protects life on Earth from harmful cosmic rays.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
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Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Its inner core of shredded latex provides durability, while the outer layer of down-like micro-denier fiber adds luxurious comfort.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2025
Bird nests typically have two layers: a sturdy outer layer made of structural materials like twigs and grass for support, and a softer inner layer lined with finer materials such as feathers, fur, or plant fibers for insulation and comfort.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2025
This, in turn, affects convection in the outer core—the dynamo-like process that generates the magnetic field that protects life on Earth from harmful cosmic rays.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Outer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outer. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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outer
adjective
out·er
ˈau̇t-ər 
1
: located on the outside or farther out
the outer wall
2
: being away from a center
the outer planets of the solar system
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