out-of-the-way

adjective
UK: /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈweɪ/
US: /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈweɪ/

  1. Far from cities and towns; in a place where few people go.

    1. We found an out-of-the-way cafe.
    2. They live in an out-of-the-way village, miles from the nearest town, so it's very quiet.

  2. Not on the main route; difficult to reach or find.

    1. It's a bit out-of-the-way.
    2. The restaurant is lovely but somewhat out-of-the-way, requiring a car to get there.

  3. Not directly related to the main subject or problem being discussed.

    1. That seems a bit out-of-the-way.
    2. Her comment, though interesting, felt out-of-the-way and distracted from the central issue.

Synonyms

in the middle of nowhere isolated hidden secluded remote
out-of-the-way adverb

  1. In a place that is far from towns or cities, or difficult to reach.

    1. We traveled out-of-the-way.
    2. The explorer ventured out-of-the-way, seeking undiscovered lands and unique experiences.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "out-of-the-way" in English means: Far from cities and towns; in a place where few people go., Not on the main route; difficult to reach or find., Not directly related to the main subject or problem being discussed..

The phonetic transcription of "out-of-the-way" is /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈweɪ/ in British English and /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈweɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "out-of-the-way": in the middle of nowhere, isolated, hidden, secluded, remote.

Example usage of "out-of-the-way": "We found an out-of-the-way cafe.". More examples on the page.