outermost

adjective

ˈau̇-tər-ˌmōst How to pronounce outermost (audio)
Definition of outermostnext
as in farthest
most distant from a center the outermost ring of listeners had trouble hearing the concert

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Recent Examples of outermost It’s made with three layers, including an inner tube that’s drinking water safe, a middle layer that adds strength, and an outermost layer that’s UV, mold, and abrasion resistant. — Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025 It is specifically engineered to monitor solar activity, and chiefly keeps an eye on the sun's corona — the outermost layer of its atmosphere — to help scientists forecast space weather that could affect Earth. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2025 Scientists Discover Superstructure Larger Than the Milky Way Coronal holes form in the outermost layer of the sun when the local magnetic field opens up, allowing the solar wind to escape at a much faster rate than usual. — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025 Look for one with ingredients called humectants that attract and retain water from deeper layers of epidermis and dermis, keeping the outermost layer plump and strong. — Matt Fuchs, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outermost

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“Outermost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outermost. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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