outermost

adjective

out·​er·​most ˈau̇-tər-ˌmōst 

: farthest out

Synonyms of outermost

• farthest

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

The skin barrier, which is the outermost protective layer of the skin, can also play an important role in how reactive skin is, says Alan Meyers, an R&D and formulation expert based in New Jersey. — Jenny Jin, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026

The city of Indiana recorded a tenth of an inch of rain due to the outermost band causing a lift. — Ron Smiley, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Be sure to spread the pine straw to at least the drip line of shrubs and trees (the vertical line right under the outermost leaves). — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026

What began as a clinical concept about the outermost layer of skin is now a consumer filter, one that’s pushing minimalist routines, ceramide-heavy formulas and a backlash against over-exfoliation. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for outermost

• diagnosed
• easternmost
• innermost
• lowermost
• milepost
• northernmost
• rearmost
• southernmost
• uppermost
• uttermost
• westernmost
• almost

Kids Definition

outermost

adjective

out·​er·​most ˈau̇t-ər-ˌmōst 

: farthest out