outermost

adjective

out·​er·​most ˈau̇-tər-ˌmōst How to pronounce outermost (audio)
: farthest out

Examples of outermost in a Sentence

The arrow hit the outermost ring on the target. the outermost planet in our solar system
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The outermost side of the S Pen juts out just slightly from the bottom. Iyaz Akhtar, PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2025 Ron Coleman, a spokesperson for Maricopa County's Emergency Management Department, said homes in the Valley's outermost suburbs and those near mountain preserves are most at risk. Jessica Boehm, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025 As the black hole pulls the stellar remnant inward, the white dwarf loses matter from its outermost layer. Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Jan. 2025 These, too, are proteins which strengthen the skin's barrier — the outermost layer of skin that keeps good stuff in (like moisture) and bad stuff out (like bacteria). Varsha Patel, refinery29.com, 29 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outermost 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outermost was in the 14th century

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“Outermost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outermost. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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outermost

adjective
out·​er·​most ˈau̇t-ər-ˌmōst How to pronounce outermost (audio)
: farthest out

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