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outer

Adjective[C] Countable
pl: outers

As an adjective, it describes the physical boundary or perimeter of an object. It implies a layer that protects or encapsulates something inner. While 'external' is more clinical or technical, 'outer' often suggests a concentric relationship (like layers of an onion). As a noun, it is a specialized term for outerwear. This usage is more common in specific professional contextssuch as theater, galleries, or high-end hospitalitywhere guests are asked to remove their heavy coats.

Used specifically when referring to individual pieces of outerwear, such as a single coat or jacket.

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🎬A dusty Martian outpost during a sudden temperature drop.
Commander Tom

I'm freezing my toes off. Where is my outer?

Commander Tom
Xylar
Xylar

Confiscated. You left it in the airlock, violating Section 4 of the tidiness code.

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Commander Tom uses the noun form of 'outer' (meaning a coat) and the idiom 'freezing my toes off' to express extreme cold. Xylar responds with bureaucratic rigidity, treating a missing coat as a formal regulatory violation.

Meanings

Adjective

Situated on or nearest to the outside of something.

"The outer shell of the egg is fragile."

Noun

A garment worn over other clothes for warmth or protection, such as a coat.

"Please hang your outers in the cloakroom before entering the gallery."

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