outer
word
/ˈaʊtɝ/
OW-dur
/ˈaʊtɐ/
OW-tuh
Definition
On or near the outside of something, rather than the center or inside. It is often used to describe layers, edges, or parts that are farther from the middle.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used before a noun: 'outer wall', 'outer layer', 'outer space'. It is more common in technical or descriptive contexts than in casual speech, where people often say 'outside'. Do not confuse it with 'outdoor', which means happening outside.
Spanish: exterior - externoPortuguese (BR): externo - de foraPortuguese (PT): exterior - externoChinese (Simplified): 外部的 - 外面的Chinese (Traditional): 外部的 - 外面的Hindi: बाहरी - बाहरी हिस्से काArabic: خارجي - خارجيّBengali: বাইরের - বহিরবর্তীRussian: внешнийJapanese: 外側のVietnamese: bên ngoàiKorean: 바깥의 - 외부의Turkish: dışUrdu: بیرونیIndonesian: luar
Example Sentences
The outer door is painted red.
basic
The earth has a hard outer layer.
basic
From the outer office, I could hear them laughing in the meeting room.
natural
The jacket looks fine, but the outer material feels cheap.
natural
He sat on the outer edge of the bench.
basic
We need to repair the outer wall before the rainy season starts.
natural