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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Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2026
In terms of comfort, the chairs with backs at Melbourne Park’s outer courts are a huge step up from the Flushing’s bleachers in terms of comfort.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Accidental ingestion is safe for healthy adults, says Wang, who explains that the hard outer coating of citrus seeds prevents the release of potential toxins, allowing the seeds to pass through the body undigested.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Time spent with yourself is where the most progress can be made now; inner foundations bring outer successes.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Outer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outer. Accessed 6 Feb. 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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