outside of

preposition

1

: outside

2

: aside from

Synonyms

• apart from
• aside from
• bar
• barring
• beside
• besides
• but
• except
• excepting
• except for
• excluding
• exclusive of
• other than
• outside
• save
• saving

Examples of outside of in a Sentence

outside of that project you don't like, I don't think you have many choices

budget cuts will result in some teachers teaching courses outside of their primary areas of expertise

Recent Examples on the Web

In a world where over a third of all small businesses are outsourcing at least one business process, companies must think outside of their own internal teams. —Ethan Stone, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025

Only Cleveland had a payroll that ranked outside of the top four in MLB; what the Dodgers and Mets are currently doing bears a striking resemblance to some of the larger soccer teams in Europe. —Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2025

The Royals, outside of Pasquantino, struggled offensively. —Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025

The company will exist outside of Danna’s current label or publishing deals. —Thania Garcia, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1840, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for outside of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove

Kids Definition

outside of

preposition

1

: outside entry 4 sense 2

2

: except for

outside of her brother she is alone in the house