outside
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
The United States excluding Alaska, (especially) the contiguous 48 states south of Canada.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
She's going Outside for Christmas.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “outside” mean?
The United States excluding Alaska, (especially) the contiguous 48 states south of Canada.
Is “outside” formal or informal?
outside is generally slang.
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