outpost

noun

Definition of outpostnext
1
as in village
a small place where people live that is far away from other towns or cities They lived in a remote outpost high in the mountains.

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2
as in barracks
a military facility that is in another country or that is far from a country's center of activity It took about a month for mail to reach the soldiers at the outpost.

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Recent Examples of outpost The film follows a grieving mother who accidentally shoots a reclusive soldier in the Vermont wilderness and becomes trapped in his outpost. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 Marianna Petridi Tinos is the island outpost of the Athens jewelry gallery, featuring a mix of jewelry, home décor, and ready-to-wear. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 Throughout the conflict, the Hmeimem air base and the Tartus naval base were key Russian military outposts in the eastern Mediterranean. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026 Elizabeth Mulholland is set to take on the role of senior director at David Zwirner Gallery’s Los Angeles outpost, according to ARTnews. — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outpost
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpost
  1. village
  2. barracks
  3. settlement
  4. citadel
  5. hamlet
  6. camp
  7. base
  8. garrison
Noun
  • All 1,800 residents of the village of Gey in Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia state were evacuated after a wildfire in the nearby Hürtgen forest threatened to reach their homes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • While the village initially questioned whether CSquare had permits for the temporary generators, Smetana noted the permit for the temporary chiller unit indicated it would be powered by a temporary generator.
    — Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of village
Noun
  • Another strike targeted a barracks for Iran’s 388th Mechanized Infantry Brigade, which operates tanks and armored vehicles, in Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iranian state television reported.
    — Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • The explosions were blamed on the negligent handling of dynamite in a barracks close to residential areas.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Definition of barracks
Noun
  • While court documents show there have been settlement discussions in some of the cases, some plaintiffs’ attorneys say the pace has been agonizingly slow—or nonexistent.
    — Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The settlement will be paid by Hyundai Mobis, Kia and local staffing and recruitment agencies that helped find and bring the immigrant workers to Georgia on temporary visas.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of settlement
Noun
  • One night, a cockroach breaches his citadel, and Pratt swiftly dispatches it.
    — Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Laelaps was sent to chase a fox that was terrorizing the Cadmea, a citadel.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 24 July 2026
Definition of citadel
Noun
  • This hamlet is Liguria reduced to its essence, with a coastline flanked by the requisite colored stone fishermen’s houses, and tranquil bays—Prelo, Trelo, and Pomaro--rimmed by sand and pebble beaches.
    — Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Nearby Montefioralle—officially recognized as one of Italy's most beautiful villages—is worth a detour, as is Volpaia, a near-intact medieval hamlet around 20 minutes to the north.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of hamlet
Noun
  • But the Colts are now two weeks into training camp, and the team has had no further updates.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • That evening, back at camp beside a fire, Billy answers Kris’ question with the monologue that is the film’s spine.
    — JP Mangalindan, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of camp
Noun
  • Even the base Luxury King and Luxury Two Queen weigh in at around 650 square feet, with a step-down living area that makes work trips feel less like working out of your bedroom.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • At first base during the second half, the Mets have mostly started Young, who has played well.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of base
Noun
  • The town’s easy-to-navigate grid street plan is a reminder that Tomar was a garrison town built to defend the castle.
    — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026
  • In the 15th century, the Incas established an important military garrison and administrative center here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
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