Synonyms of outer

outer

adjective

ˈau̇-tər 

as in exterior

situated on the outside or farther out

the outer edge of the blade of your figure skate always wears out faster than the inner because you use it more

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exterior
• outward
• external
• outside
• outermost
• surface
• outlying
• outmost
• superficial

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inner
• internal
• interior
• inside
• inward
• innermost
• middle
• mid
• inmost
• midmost

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outer

The white outer layer started to disintegrate before the audience’s eyes, eventually washing away to reveal a fire-red corseted bodysuit and miniskirt underneath—a pleasingly literal interpretation of the tour’s title. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026

Nolo was a Category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph early Saturday, the National Hurricane Center said, as its outer rainbands hit the Big Island. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026

Graham also dragged a shimmery charcoal hue from her outer corner to her inner corner to accent her bottom line. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Sereno said researchers are examining areas that could provide information about Rex Junior’s integument — the animal’s outer covering — but the findings are being kept under wraps ahead of forthcoming research. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026