Synonyms for

Outpost

Verb / ˈaʊˌtpəʊst / Another word for outpost — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops.

Synonyms & similar words

frontiersettlement outstation fortress garrison stronghold station camp outstation redoubt blockhouse fortification guardhouse watchtower

Synonyms by register

Formal

detachment garrison station settlement

Informal

base camp post spot

Literary

frontier watchtower stronghold

Antonyms

center headquarters metropolis core hub settlement

Common collocations

  • remote outpost
  • military outpost
  • trading outpost
  • research outpost
  • isolated outpost
  • border outpost
  • outpost of civilization

Word family

noun outpost
verb outpost

Usage note

An outpost typically refers to a remote or isolated location, often for military, scientific, or trading purposes. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a place on the edge of a larger area.

Example sentences

  1. The explorers set up an outpost in the jungle.
  2. The army set up an outpost on the border.
  3. The outpost was attacked by enemy troops.
  4. The soldiers stationed at the outpost were on high alert.
  5. The outpost provided a strategic advantage for the military.

Quotes

  • The outpost was always the first line of defense against the enemy.
  • The outpost was a lonely place, but it was vital for the safety of the troops.
  • The outpost was a beacon of hope in a sea of darkness.

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