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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In the outermost layers of neutron stars, the density is billions of times greater than the density of a diamond. Paul Sutter, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2025 The hypothesis lined up with previous speculation that the area had undergone lithospheric foundering, which happens when Earth’s outermost layer sinks into the lower layer of the mantle. Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025 CMEs are large expulsions of plasma and magnetic field from the outermost part of the sun's atmosphere. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025 Those in the eclipse's path were treated to an incredible display as the moon completely blotted out the sun and revealed its outermost layer, which for a few minutes appeared as a striking glowing ring. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025 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 5 May. 2025.

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outermost

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

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