outback¹ Definition
out·back (o̵ut′bak′)
adjective
of such a region
outback² Definition
out·back (o̵ut′bak′)
the sparsely settled, flat, arid inland region of Australia: usually with the
outback Usage Examples
Converse of object
- explore: This can be one of the best ways to explore the Australian outback.
- experience: If you want to experience the legendary Outback, you can do that here.
- see: Now go and do it: A memorable way to see the Australian Outback is to take a sunrise balloon flight.
Adjective modifier
- Australian: Six months in the Australian outback - a dream come true for animal lover Mandy Hope!
- remote: Written and directed by Australian Greg McLean, Wolf Creek chronicles the fortunes of three backpackers as they travel in the remote Outback.
- vast: Beyond the beach, Queensland also has vast outback.
- real: There is a choice of 22 starting points across Australia and volunteers will get to experience wildlife in the real outback.
- arid: Exceptions are the far north and the arid western Outback.
- rugged: The Opera House and the world class wineries bring an air of sophistication contrasting with the rugged outback and wildlife.
Modifies a noun
- adventure: From Locke's quest for an outback adventure to Kate's bank robbery, every single shot has been recorded on the Hawaiian island.
- town: There generally isn't a lot to do in the outback towns during your free time.
- experience: To complete the true outback experience, we'll spend the night on a working cattle station.
- region: The Code is not enforced, nor enforceable in remote outback regions.
- pub: You could be working in a genuine outback pub, nannying, working in the wineries or roughing it on an outback farm.
- station: This afternoon travel to the outback station of El Questro.
Noun used with modifier
Aussie: If you think you can cope with sheer hardwork and the isolation of the Aussie outback then click here.
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