Lexic.us

Definition of Outback

1. Adjective. Inaccessible and sparsely populated.

Definition of Outback

1. Noun. (Australia) The most remote and desolate areas of Australia; the desert and areas too arid for growing crops. ¹

2. Adjective. Characteristic of the most remote and desolate areas of Australia; very remote from urban areas. ¹

3. Adverb. To or towards the most remote and desolate areas of Australia. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Outback

1. isolated rural country [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Outback

Literary usage of Outback

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Beautiful Accomodation in New South Wales, Australia: The Discerning Guide by Jennifer Marie Lamattina (2004)
"Much of New South Wales' west is classified as outback and it is all well ... If there's a capital of outback New South Wales, it has to be Broken Hill with ..."

2. Daytrips Eastern Australia: 60 One Day Adventures by Car, Rail Or Bus by James Postell (2004)
"Since the outback is indeed simultaneously so harsh and beautiful, it will either capture your heart and soul or make you want to rush back to the lush ..."

3. Australia by Peter Hinze (2001)
"C3 The Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and outback Heritage Centre. ... outback Sheep Station: On the Lorraine Station (54 km southeast, 31 000 hectares, ..."

4. Australia by Peter Hinze (2001)
"C3 The Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and outback Heritage Centre. Tel. ... outback Sheep Station: On the Lorraine Station (54 km southeast. ..."

5. Finding Utopiaby Paul Sutherland by Paul Sutherland (2006)
"Because of this, many of the animals found in the outback are unique and cannot be ... The outback is dotted with occasional rivers, swamps and lagoons, ..."

6. Adventure Guide to Texas by Kimberly Young (1999)
"Big Bend Outfitters Big Bend outback, West Hwy 90, Sanderson, ... The Web site is www.bigbend-outback.com. A travel planning and booking agency that helps ..."

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