noun
Uncommon
outpost
OWT-pohst
Outpost (noun) means a small military post set apart from the main force, or a remote settlement. Example: “The soldiers were stationed at a lonely outpost near the border.”
noun
1
A small military post set apart from the main force, or a remote settlement.
"The soldiers were stationed at a lonely outpost near the border."
"The trading post grew from a tiny frontier outpost into a full town."
How to use outpost
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small base or settlement set apart from the main group, often in a remote place.
Common pairings
remote outpost
military outpost
frontier outpost
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Frequently asked questions
What does “outpost” mean?
The word “outpost” means a small military post set apart from the main force, or a remote settlement. In plain terms, a small base or settlement set apart from the main group, often in a remote place.
How do you pronounce “outpost”?
“Outpost” is pronounced OWT-pohst (/ˈaʊtˌpoʊst/ in IPA).
How do you use “outpost” in a sentence?
Here is “outpost” used in a sentence: “The soldiers were stationed at a lonely outpost near the border.”
What part of speech is “outpost”?
“Outpost” is a noun.
Is “outpost” a common word?
“Outpost” is an uncommon word in modern English.
