outside of

preposition

1

: outside

2

: aside from

Synonyms

• apart from
• aside from
• bar
• barring
• beside
• besides
• but
• except
• excepting
• except for
• excluding
• exclusive of
• other than
• outside
• save
• saving

Examples of outside of in a Sentence

outside of that project you don't like, I don't think you have many choices

budget cuts will result in some teachers teaching courses outside of their primary areas of expertise

Recent Examples on the Web

Two of the victims, the 16-year-old and his 10-year-old sibling, were already outside of the vehicle, while the 4-year-old remained trapped inside. —Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 May 2025

Some conclaves have even been conducted outside of Italy. —Callum Sutherland, Time, 3 May 2025

Although there are more expensive tickets in the premium sections and the hospitality area, the majority of tickets are expected to cost between £50 and £175, a sharp rise of up to 20 per cent for the priciest tickets outside of those more premium offerings. —Ben Burrows, New York Times, 3 May 2025

Delsey—a French brand, with headquarters just outside of Paris—is beloved throughout Europe for its durability and security features, and its wheels are some of the most sturdy on the market. —Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1840, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for outside of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove

Kids Definition

outside of

preposition

1

: outside entry 4 sense 2

2

: except for

outside of her brother she is alone in the house