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
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Recent Examples of outer
This translates to an entirely new outer layer of skin cells every 27 days, or almost 1,000 new skins in an average lifetime.
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Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
The fabric repels water to keep your belongings dry, while the outer zipper stores important items and keeps them organized.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 20 May 2025
This ring has a titanium alloy outer shell, and weighs just 2-3g depending on the size chosen.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
This reportedly means that as long as the Echo Pro's ABS outer shell remains intact, the helmet does not have to replaced after each impact.
—Ben Coxworth
may 16, New Atlas, 16 May 2025
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Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
The fabric repels water to keep your belongings dry, while the outer zipper stores important items and keeps them organized.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 20 May 2025
This ring has a titanium alloy outer shell, and weighs just 2-3g depending on the size chosen.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
This reportedly means that as long as the Echo Pro's ABS outer shell remains intact, the helmet does not have to replaced after each impact.
—Ben Coxworth
may 16, New Atlas, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for outer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outer
Adjective
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Residents were forced to evacuate down an exterior fire escape, according to ABC7 Eyewitness News.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2025
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This is both a delight to bare feet and a new opportunity for safer, more slip resistant bathroom and exterior flooring.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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The project will include a new grand entrance along with an attractive streetscape showcasing outward facing shops, restaurants, entertainment and service uses with openings beginning in 2026.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
19 May 2025
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Crafted with 70 percent linen and 30 percent cotton spun from French flax, the curtains’ outward facing panel appears light and airy, while the opposite side has a blackout liner.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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“Outer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outer. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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