Outer: meaning, definitions and examples

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outer

[ ˈaʊ.tər ]

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space

Being outside or farther from the center.

Synonyms

exterior, external, outside

Examples of usage

The outer planets of our solar system are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
The outer layer of the Earth is called the crust.

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clothing

Worn on the outside of other clothing.

Synonyms

exterior, external, over

Examples of usage

She wore an outer jacket to protect herself from the cold.
The outer layers of the dress were beautifully embroidered.

Translations

Translations of the word "outer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 externo

🇮🇳 बाहरी

🇩🇪 äußere

🇮🇩 luar

🇺🇦 зовнішній

🇵🇱 zewnętrzny

🇯🇵 外部の

🇫🇷 extérieur

🇪🇸 exterior

🇹🇷 dış

🇰🇷 외부의

🇸🇦 خارجي

🇨🇿 vnější

🇸🇰 vonkajší

🇨🇳 外部的

🇸🇮 zunanji

🇮🇸 ytri

🇰🇿 сыртқы

🇬🇪 გარე

🇦🇿 xarici

🇲🇽 exterior

Word origin

The word 'outer' originated from the Middle English word 'oute', which came from Old English 'ūtan' meaning 'from the outside'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe something that is outside or farther from the center.

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