outback

noun
UK: /ˈaʊtbæk/
US: /ˈaʊtbæk/

  1. The remote and sparsely populated inland areas of Australia.

    1. We drove to the outback for a week.
    2. Many sheep farms are situated in the Australian outback.

Synonyms

bush hinterland
outback adjective

  1. Located in or relating to the remote inland areas of Australia.

    1. He lives in an outback town.
    2. The outback station was miles from the nearest neighbor.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "outback" is /ˈaʊtbæk/ in British English and /ˈaʊtbæk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "outback": bush, hinterland.

Example usage of "outback": "We drove to the outback for a week.". More examples on the page.