outpost
noun
out·post
ˈau̇t-ˌpōst 
1
a
: a security detachment dispatched by a main body of troops to protect it from enemy surprise
b
: a military base established by treaty or agreement in another country
2
a
: an outlying or frontier settlement
b
: an outlying branch or position of a main organization or group
Examples of outpost in a Sentence
an American outpost in Africa
The city was established as a military outpost in the 1800s.
a remote outpost of the old British Empire
Recent Examples on the Web
The eatery, known for its Baja-style burritos, bowls and tacos, is seeking to build a new outpost — its first in the Charlotte area.
—
Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
At 99 Sushi, a brand born in Spain with a Michelin star for its Abu Dhabi outpost, nigiri and maki are made to order at the sushi counter, and the à la carte menu features tempura, teriyaki tuna and beef grilled on volcanic stones.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
That original location in the affluent Knightsbridge Green district opened in 1984, and outposts can now be found in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Dubai.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
That strategy now seems particularly farsighted, as more galleries have been closing various outposts, and refocusing on local art markets.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for outpost
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
At 99 Sushi, a brand born in Spain with a Michelin star for its Abu Dhabi outpost, nigiri and maki are made to order at the sushi counter, and the à la carte menu features tempura, teriyaki tuna and beef grilled on volcanic stones.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
That original location in the affluent Knightsbridge Green district opened in 1984, and outposts can now be found in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Dubai.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
That strategy now seems particularly farsighted, as more galleries have been closing various outposts, and refocusing on local art markets.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for outpost
Cite this Entry
“Outpost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outpost. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
outpost
noun
out·post
ˈau̇t-ˌpōst
1
: a guard stationed at a distance from a military force or camp
2
: the position occupied by an outpost
3
: a settlement on a frontier or in a faraway place
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
