English Explanatory Dictionary

outback

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The most remote and desolate areas of Australia; the desert and areas too arid for growing crops.
adj
  1. Characteristic of the most remote and desolate areas of Australia; very remote from urban areas.
adv
  1. To or towards the most remote and desolate areas of Australia.
verb
  1. To travel or stay in the outback

Pronunciation

/ˈaʊtbæk/ en-au-outback.ogg

Word forms

outback outbacks more outback most outback outbacking outbacked

Etymology

From out + back.

Related words

back o' Bourke back of beyond bush

Derived words

outbacker outbackery
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