out-of-the-way
[ out-uh v-th uh-wey ]
/ ˈaʊt əv ðəˌweɪ /
adjective
remote from much-traveled, frequented, or populous regions; secluded: an out-of-the-way inn up in the hills.
seldom encountered; unusual: out-of-the-way information.
giving offense; improper: an out-of-the-way remark.
Origin of out-of-the-way
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300
Words nearby out-of-the-way
out-of-round,
out-of-sight,
out-of-state,
out-of-stater,
out-of-sync,
out-of-the-way,
out-of-town,
out-of-towner,
out-process,
out-relief,
out-tray
Definition for out of the way (2 of 2)
way
1
[ wey ]
/ weɪ /
noun
Origin of way
1
before 900; Middle English
wei(gh)e, wai, Old English
weg; cognate with Dutch, German
Weg, Old Norse
vegr, Gothic
wigs; akin to Latin
vehere to carry
SYNONYMS FOR way
4 detail, part.
7 space, interval.
10 track.
14 usage, practice, wont.
OTHER WORDS FROM way
way·less, adjectiveBritish Dictionary definitions for out of the way (1 of 2)
out-of-the-way
adjective (prenominal)
distant from more populous areas
uncommon or unusual
British Dictionary definitions for out of the way (2 of 2)
way
/ (weɪ) /
noun
adverb
Word Origin for way
Old English
weg; related to Old Frisian
wei, Old Norse
vegr, Gothic
wigs
Idioms and Phrases with out of the way (1 of 2)
out of the way
Not obstructing, hindering, or interfering, as in This chair is out of the way now, so you won't trip. This phrase also appears in get out of the (or one's) way, as in Would you please get your coat out of the way? or Get your car out of my way. [Mid-1500s]
Taken care of, disposed of, as in I'm glad we got these details out of the way.
In a remote location, as in This restaurant is a little out of the way. [Mid-1300s]
Unusual, remarkable, as in It was out of the way for him to praise his staff. [Second half of 1500s]
Amiss, in error, improper, as in The security guard checked all the locks and saw nothing out of the way. [Early 1200s] Also see go out of one's way.
Idioms and Phrases with out of the way (2 of 2)
way