outermost

adjective

out·​er·​most ˈau̇-tər-ˌmōst How to pronounce outermost (audio)
: farthest out

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 See all Example Sentences for outermost 

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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 29 May. 2024.

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outermost

adjective
out·​er·​most ˈau̇t-ər-ˌmōst How to pronounce outermost (audio)
: farthest out

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