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outer

UK
/ˈaʊtə/
US
/ˈaʊtər/

Translations

outernoun
outers
pl
UK
/ˈaʊtə/
US
/ˈaʊtər/
The outer of the two envelopes was torn.
L’extérieur des deux enveloppes était déchiré.
pardessusVêtement porté par-dessus les autres, sens familier.
He slipped off his outer and hung it by the door.
Il a enlevé son pardessus et l’a accroché près de la porte.
Additional translations
anneauAu tir à l’arc.
Synonyms
coat
outerwear
exterior
outside
mantle
cloak
overcoat
jacket
outeradjective
outermost
Super.
more outer
Comp.
UK
/ˈaʊ.tə/
US
/ˈaʊ.tɚ/
The outer layer of the cake was covered in chocolate frosting.
La couche extérieure du gâteau était recouverte de glaçage au chocolat.
Additional translations
périphériquePour ce qui est situé plus loin du centre.
externeSurtout en contexte abstrait, scientifique ou technique.
Synonyms
superficial
outermost
outside
external
peripheral
Antonyms
inner

Definitions

outernoun
The external or outward part, surface, or layer of something.
The outer of the two envelopes was torn.
A garment worn over other clothes, especially for warmth or protection (informal).
He slipped off his outer and hung it by the door.
(archery) The second scoring ring from the edge of a target.
Her arrow landed in the outer, scoring four points.
outeradjective
Situated on or toward the outside; external.
The outer layer of the cake was covered in chocolate frosting.
Relating to the physical world as distinct from the mind or spirit.
The outer reality of the situation was much harsher than he had imagined.
Further from the center or inside.
The outer suburbs of the city are quieter and less crowded.
Located beyond the Earth’s atmosphere; relating to space.
Scientists continue to study the outer planets.
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