outlying

adjective

out·​ly·​ing ˈau̇t-ˌlī-iŋ How to pronounce outlying (audio)
: remote from a center or main body
outlying areas

Examples of outlying in a Sentence

the outlying areas of the city
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Today, the remaining drive-ins can be counted on one hand: the Malt Shop, Frosty Drive N in Denton and Theo’s Drive-In in Grand Prairie, and maybe a couple more in outlying towns. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2025 Among the more than 300 comments, many Facebook users thought the restaurant was not understanding of outlying circumstances. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 13 June 2025 Give yourself a week to explore the outlying islands beyond São Miguel, because each has its own unique attributes. Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 For outlying regions around Fairbanks, such as the North Slope, an advisory will be sent out if the temperature is forecast to reach 75 degrees, and in the interior, 85 degrees, according to the weather service notice. Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 4 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for outlying

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of outlying was in 1647

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“Outlying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outlying. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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outlying

adjective
out·​ly·​ing ˈau̇t-ˌlī-iŋ How to pronounce outlying (audio)
: being far from a center or main body
an outlying suburb

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