out-there

adjective

ˈau̇t-ˈt͟her How to pronounce out-there (audio)
Synonyms of out-therenext
: unconventional
out-there styles

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the professor's out-there political views have made him a lightning rod for controversy on campus
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As a performer, these characters are out-there. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026 As a symbol of national ingenuity and know-how, the frosty specimen is kind of out-there. — Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026 The ballerina sneaker trend is just the latest in a line of kooky shoe creations that range from wearable to wildly out-there. — Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 18 June 2026 Whether that’s a laudable or absurd achievement is very much in the eye of the beholder, but the watch presents no end of very out-there mechanical tech. — Tim Barber, Wired News, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for out-there

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First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of out-there was in 1976

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“Out-there.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out-there. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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out-there

adjective
ˈau̇t-ˈt͟ha(ə)r, 
-ˈt͟h(ə)r
: unconventional
out-there styles
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