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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These, too, are proteins which strengthen the skin's barrier — the outermost layer of skin that keeps good stuff in (like moisture) and bad stuff out (like bacteria). Varsha Patel, refinery29.com, 29 Dec. 2024 On Christmas Eve, the Parker Solar Probe ventured into the star’s corona — the outermost layer of its atmosphere — during humanity’s closest-ever approach to the sun. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 The outermost section of the wharf that collapsed was under construction, and three people — a city employee and two contractors — were plunged into the water. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024 The big picture: Parker became in 2018 the first spacecraft to enter the Sun's corona, the outermost part of the star's atmosphere that can be seen during a total solar eclipse. Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outermost 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 20 Jan. 2025.

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outermost

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

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