Outback: meaning, definitions and examples

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outback

 

[ ˈaʊtbæk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

Australian landscape

The Outback refers to the vast, remote, and arid interior of Australia, characterized by its rugged terrain, sparse vegetation, and extreme temperatures.

Synonyms

Australian bush, backcountry

Examples of usage

  • The Outback is home to unique wildlife such as kangaroos and emus.
  • Many indigenous communities live in the Outback region.
Context #2 | Noun

restaurant chain

Outback is a popular American casual dining restaurant chain known for its Australian-themed decor and menu items such as bloomin' onions and steaks.

Synonyms

Outback Steakhouse

Examples of usage

  • Let's go to Outback for dinner tonight.
  • The bloomin' onion at Outback is a must-try.

Translations

Translations of the word "outback" in other languages:

🇵🇹 interior

🇮🇳 आउटबैक

🇩🇪 Hinterland

🇮🇩 pedalaman

🇺🇦 глибинка

🇵🇱 busz

🇯🇵 アウトバック

🇫🇷 arrière-pays

🇪🇸 interior

🇹🇷 taşra

🇰🇷 오지

🇸🇦 البرية

🇨🇿 vnitrozemí

🇸🇰 vnútrozemie

🇨🇳 内陆

🇸🇮 zaledje

🇮🇸 innri hluti

🇰🇿 ішкі аймақ

🇬🇪 შორეული მხარე

🇦🇿 arxa torpaq

🇲🇽 interior

Word origin

The term 'Outback' originated in the 19th century to describe the remote and sparsely populated areas of Australia. It is derived from the phrase 'out back' referring to the backcountry or remote regions. The Outback has since become synonymous with the Australian wilderness and is a significant part of the country's identity.

See also: out, outer, outing, outlet, outside, outward, outwardly, outwards.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,184 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.