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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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
The partial outer shadow is called the penumbra; the full, dark shadow is the umbra.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
The formula relies on keratin to smooth and reinforce the outer layer so strands lie flatter, while jojoba seed oil adds slip and seals in moisture to prevent frizz once hair dries.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 31 Dec. 2025
The outer material is 100 percent cotton, and the interior is a thick polyester fleece.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Outer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outer. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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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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