outside

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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).

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.