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Examples of outermost in a Sentence
The arrow hit the outermost ring on the target.
the outermost planet in our solar system
Recent Examples on the Web
CMEs are expulsions of plasma and magnetic field from the sun's corona, the outermost part of the sun's atmosphere, according to the SWPC.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 10 May 2024
During totality, viewers may see a corona, the outermost part of the sun's atmosphere.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
The same can be said for the four programmable rear buttons, which are only let down by their placement–the higher 1 and 2 inputs would be much more comfortable (and reachable) if moved a little more outwards, in line with the outermost shape of the controller.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Most people across the country are bound to experience the eclipse in some form, but only 13 states fall directly in the path of totality, where the moon will appear large enough to shield all but the sun's outermost layer, the corona.
—Amy Huschka, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
Google users who search about the eclipse can see a graphic overlay depicting what millions on the path of totality will see Monday: the moment when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, revealing just the sun's outermost layer called the corona.
—USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
During totality, viewers in many places were able to see a corona, the outermost part of the sun's atmosphere.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
The refreshing cerveza pairs well with a total eclipse, when the sun’s corona, the outermost layer, becomes visible for those in the path of totality.
—Jason Rossi, The Enquirer, 5 Apr. 2024
The bridge extends over the Patapsco River and serves as the outermost crossing of the Baltimore harbor.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 26 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of outermost was
in the 14th century
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“Outermost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outermost. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
outermost
adjective
out·er·most
ˈau̇t-ər-ˌmōst
: farthest out
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