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outback

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Noun — Australia's vast, sparsely populated interior, much of it arid desert far from major cities.

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How to use outback

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the Australian outback outback towns trek through the outback

Etymology

Formed simply from "out" plus "back," describing land far back from settled coastal areas.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “outback” mean?

The word “outback” means australia's vast, sparsely populated interior, much of it arid desert far from major cities. In plain terms, australia's remote, rugged interior country.

How do you pronounce “outback”?

“Outback” is pronounced OWT-bak (/ˈaʊtbæk/ in IPA).

How do you use “outback” in a sentence?

Here is “outback” used in a sentence: “They drove for hours through the outback without seeing another car.”

What part of speech is “outback”?

“Outback” is a noun.

Is “outback” a common word?

“Outback” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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