outermost

adjective

out·​er·​most ˈau̇-tər-ˌmōst How to pronounce outermost (audio)
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: farthest out

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The arrow hit the outermost ring on the target. the outermost planet in our solar system
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The patch’s microneedles penetrate the outermost layers of the skin—far less invasive than a traditional tattooing machine—and the result is a permanent tattoo in minutes. — Avery Stone, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 The skin barrier, which is the outermost protective layer of the skin, can also play an important role in how reactive skin is, says Alan Meyers, an R&D and formulation expert based in New Jersey. — Jenny Jin, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026 The city of Indiana recorded a tenth of an inch of rain due to the outermost band causing a lift. — Ron Smiley, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 Be sure to spread the pine straw to at least the drip line of shrubs and trees (the vertical line right under the outermost leaves). — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outermost

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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

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