out-of-the-way
adjective
1
: unusual
out-of-the-way information
2
: being off the beaten track
an out-of-the-way restaurant
Examples of out-of-the-way in a Sentence
the night watchman calls the police if he notices any out-of-the-way activity taking place during his shift
there was nothing out-of-the-way about the hitchhiker's appearance that might arouse suspicion
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According to The Old Farmer's Almanac, larvae and pupae can be found in out-of-the-way places like door hinges, backs of door knobs, and corners of wire baskets, underneath shelves, and around the edges of jar lids, cans, and non-food items also stored in your pantry or cupboard.
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Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
When you’re done wearing it, simply fold it neatly back into its own pocket for out-of-the-way stashing.
—Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2025
The ability to climb along the edge of most surfaces adds a layer to the vertical gameplay dimension that doesn't rely on precision jumping and which is utilized well to hide some of the game's more out-of-the-way secrets.
—ArsTechnica, 16 July 2025
Other ways to attract pest predators are to install bird houses and bird feeders near your garden, or hang a bat box in an out-of-the-way corner of your yard.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
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Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
When you’re done wearing it, simply fold it neatly back into its own pocket for out-of-the-way stashing.
—Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2025
The ability to climb along the edge of most surfaces adds a layer to the vertical gameplay dimension that doesn't rely on precision jumping and which is utilized well to hide some of the game's more out-of-the-way secrets.
—ArsTechnica, 16 July 2025
Other ways to attract pest predators are to install bird houses and bird feeders near your garden, or hang a bat box in an out-of-the-way corner of your yard.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for out-of-the-way
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“Out-of-the-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out-of-the-way. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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