outer
located on or near the outside
On the outside of something, or farther from the center than another part.
the outer [part/edge/layer] of [something]
- The outer layer of the onion is dry and papery.
- They live in the outer suburbs, far from the city center.
- A fence runs along the outer edge of the field.
- The spacecraft passed into outer space beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- The outer wall of the castle was the first line of defense.
- Please clean the outer side of the window.
- The outer door was closed, but the inner door was open.
- He moved to the outer lane of the track.
- We painted the outer walls of the house white.
- There is ice on the outer surface of the pipe.
the more external part
The part that is farther from the center or inside, when you compare two parts.
the outer of [two/things]
- Take the outer of the two lanes if you want to drive more slowly.
- The paint on the outer of the two doors has started to peel.
- Inspect both seals and replace the outer if it shows any cracks.
- Use the outer of the two cups; it is cleaner.
- Stand in the outer of the two lines.
- The outer of the two rings is slightly larger.
- He chose the outer of the two seats, near the window.
- Base: outer
outer circle
1circle farther from the center
The circle or group that is farther from the middle than another circle or group.
- Students stood in an inner and an outer circle for the activity.
- Guests who were less well known sat in the outer circle of seats.
outer clothing
1clothes worn on top of others
Clothes you wear over other clothes, like coats or jackets, that people can see from the outside.
- He took off his outer clothing and hung it by the door.
- In winter, your outer clothing should be warm and windproof.
outer ear
1external part of the ear
The part of your ear you can see on the outside of your head, and the short tube inside it.
- An infection in the outer ear can be very painful.
- She wore small earrings that rested on the outer ear.
outer edge
1edge farthest from the center
The border or line around something that is far from the middle.
- There is a path around the outer edge of the lake.
- Please stand on the outer edge of the circle.
outer layer
1the outside layer of something
The top or outside part of something that has more than one layer.
- Remove the outer layer of the onion before cutting it.
- The jacket has an outer layer that is windproof and waterproof.
outer limits
1furthest possible or allowed point
The most extreme point or level that something can reach or is allowed to reach.
- The law sets the outer limits of government power.
- The experiment pushed the outer limits of what the machine could do.
outer ring
1outermost ring or circle
The circle or ring that is far from the middle, when there are two or more circles.
- Cars in the outer ring of the roundabout must give way.
- The planet has a faint outer ring that is hard to see.
outer shell
1hard outside covering
The hard or strong outside part that protects something softer inside.
- The outer shell of the building is made of glass.
- The seed has a tough outer shell that protects it.
outer suburbs
1suburbs far from city center
Areas with houses and shops that are near a city but are far from its center.
- House prices are lower in the outer suburbs.
- They moved from the city center to the outer suburbs after having children.
outer surface
1outside surface of something
The outside part of something that you can touch or see.
- The outer surface of the pan gets very hot.
- The scientist examined the outer surface of the rock with a microscope.
outer space
1space beyond Earth's atmosphere
The huge area outside Earth, where the stars, planets, and other objects are.
- Satellites orbit in outer space.
- Many children dream of traveling to outer space.
- Many people dream of traveling to outer space.
- The satellite will remain in outer space for several years.