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outside [ˌaʊtˈsaɪd]

1 outside noun
  • an area around or near something (such as a building)
  • an outer side, edge, or surface of something—usually singular —often + of

2 outside adjective
  • located on or near an outer side, edge, or surface of something
  • located in or near the area around a building and not inside it
  • involving people who are not in the same building, group, or organization as you

3 outside adverb
  • in or to a place that is near but separate from another place
  • in or to a place that is in the area around or near a building and not inside it : outdoors
  • on the outer side, edge, or surface of something

4 outside preposition
  • in a place that is near but separate from (something)
  • beyond the limits or borders of (something)
  • not belonging to (a group or organization)