far side

noun

1
: the farther side
the far side of the lake
2
or farside : the side of the moon away from the earth
the lunar farside
Phrases
on the far side of
: beyond
just on the far side of 40

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Blue Ghost will land on the lunar far side carrying LuSee Night, which will deploy directly from the spacecraft. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2025 Some climbed over the debris to reach others on the far side, before being transported in groups to the tunnel's entrance via vehicles. Anna Commander matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025 Siemer had an example of an off-center fireplace on the far side of a living room. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025 Ehlers sold five-hole but finished far side, putting the Jets ahead by two at a pivotal moment. Murat Ates, New York Times, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for far side

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of far side was in the 15th century

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“Far side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far%20side. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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