far side

noun

1
: the farther side
the far side of the lake
2
or farside : the side of the moon away from the earth
the lunar farside

see also on the far side of

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SpaceX Falcon 9 carrying the Draper Lunar Lander headed for the moon’s Schrödinger basin on the lunar far side. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026 The koi ponds and the East Asian design flourishes throughout the long, stately, open-air atrium contribute to the tranquil vibe, as does the sound of the ocean, visible on the far side of the hotel. Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026 Smooth, almost rounded, with a stripe of white across the far side. Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026 Clark delivered a highlight-reel goal on an end-to-end rush, putting the puck through Sidney Morin’s legs before beating Rooney on the far side. Twin Cities, 3 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for far side

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of far side was in the 15th century

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“Far side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far%20side. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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