far-off

adjective

ˈfär-ˌȯf 

: remote in time or space

Synonyms of far-off

• away
• distant
• far
• deep
• remote
• removed

Examples of far-off in a Sentence

many a young person has joined the military with the hope of traveling to far-off places

the impossibility of predicting what life will be like in the far-off future

Recent Examples on the Web

Life gets busy, but nothing feels more essential than eating together alfresco, mesmerized by the far-off traffic streaming across the bridge as eagles circle overhead. — Melissa Petro, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026

These fun reading activities range from at-home afternoons to far-off adventures and are designed for readers of all ages to incorporate books more into daily life. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 22 July 2026

These warnings have often come in scientific studies using seemingly far-off years such as 2050 and 2100. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Piano notes ring out to represent stars and far-off galaxies. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for far-off

• ashraf
• checkoff
• cutoff
• falloff
• handoff
• kickoff
• layoff
• liftoff
• markoff
• markov
• payoff
• playoff

Kids Definition

far-off

adjective

ˈfär-ˈȯf

: remote in time or space