Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

out of bounds

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.68 in modern English

Syllables: out- of bounds
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Where one is prohibited to enter.

prep_phrase

Beyond the bounds of civility, morality, or normality.

prep_phrase

Outside the area of play; beyond the sideline of a playing field or court.

noun

A sideline marking the edge of a playing field or court.

noun

An instance of a player or the ball going out of bounds.

noun

Ground that one is not permitted to enter, or that is outside the permitted playing area.

Example Sentences

"You can play wherever you want, but remember that the cemetery is out of bounds."
"You were out of bounds to call him a criminal."
"Intellectually, the four-year-old is in a growthsome age. He learns best from firsthand experience. He is having fun with language and is liable to run out of bounds verbally."
"The ball went out of bounds."
"Although Oklahoma outyarded the Jays 339 to 155, Kansas fought magnificently and earned its 13-13 tie. Royal's punting had begun to jell. He kicked four out-of-bounds against the Crimson and Blue."
"Out of bounds starts at the white stake."

Phrases

out-of-bounds

Frequently Paired Words

out-of-bounds

Synonyms

beyond the pale no-go off-limits sideline

Questions

What does out of bounds mean?: Where one is prohibited to enter.

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