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 outer chamber of the vessel encases the 84-year whisky while the inner chamber is a second single malt vintage from 2018.
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Jillian Dara, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
High-density foam rails line the base coil unit, ensuring mattress stability through all parts of the mattress—from the center to outer edges.
—Macy Alcido, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
As Helene’s outer bands raked the Appalachian range, the French Broad River began to swell.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Cavalcante elaborates, explaining that while regular conditioners primarily smooth the hair’s outer layer (the cuticle) for daily hydration and detangling, deep conditioners go further, formulated with richer ingredients—like oils, proteins, and butters—to nourish and strengthen from within.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
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Jillian Dara, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
High-density foam rails line the base coil unit, ensuring mattress stability through all parts of the mattress—from the center to outer edges.
—Macy Alcido, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
As Helene’s outer bands raked the Appalachian range, the French Broad River began to swell.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Cavalcante elaborates, explaining that while regular conditioners primarily smooth the hair’s outer layer (the cuticle) for daily hydration and detangling, deep conditioners go further, formulated with richer ingredients—like oils, proteins, and butters—to nourish and strengthen from within.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Outer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outer. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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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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