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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Every few weeks, the outermost layers shed and are replaced by new cells pushed up from the base. — Peter Jurich, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2026 Apply a 2 to 4-inch layer of natural mulch around your fruit trees and extend the mulch to the tree's drip line (the area where the outermost branch tips extend to). — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026 Coronal mass ejections are large bursts of plasma and magnetic field that escape from the sun’s corona, or outermost layer of atmosphere. — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026 The names of foundation heads and others with resources who had shown their willingness to support the work of her organization went in the outermost ring. — Literary Hub, 30 June 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outermost. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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outermost

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

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