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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The Ordinary’s Multi-Active Delivery Essence, $12, conditions the skin to prime it for maximum hydration, while Rhode Glazing Milk, $32, strengthens the skin barrier — the outermost layer of the skin, which keeps good stuff in (like moisture) and bad stuff out (like bacteria). Victoria Jowett, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025 The process not only ushered in uncharacteristic darkness, but unveiled the outermost layer of the sun's atmosphere, the corona. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025 During this approach, which occurred on Saturday (March 22), the Parker Solar Probe once again operated autonomously, with its four science instruments programmed to collect science data about solar wind from inside the sun's corona — the outermost layer of its atmosphere. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2025 The outermost planet takes less than seven days to complete one orbit, while the innermost planet has an orbital period of less than three days, Basant said. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025 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 13 Apr. 2025.

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outermost

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

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