outer

adjective
UK: /ˈaʊ.tər/
US: /ˈaʊ.tɚ/

  1. Located on the outside; further from the center.

    1. The outer door was open.
    2. The outer layer of skin protects us from germs and harmful sun exposure.

  2. Away from the center or main part.

    1. We live in the outer suburbs.
    2. The factory is on the outer edge of the industrial estate, near the highway.

Synonyms

external surface exterior
outer noun

  1. The part that is furthest from the inside.

    1. The outer of the building needs painting.
    2. The spaceship's outer must withstand extreme temperatures during reentry.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "outer" in English means: Located on the outside; further from the center., Away from the center or main part..

The phonetic transcription of "outer" is /ˈaʊ.tər/ in British English and /ˈaʊ.tɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "outer": external, surface, exterior.

Example usage of "outer": "The outer door was open.". More examples on the page.