out-of-the-way

[ out-uhv-thuh-wey ]

adjective

1. remote from much-traveled, frequented, or populous regions; secluded:

   an out-of-the-way inn up in the hills.

2. seldom encountered; unusual:

   out-of-the-way information.

3. giving offense; improper:

   an out-of-the-way remark.

out-of-the-way

adjective

1. distant from more populous areas
2. uncommon or unusual

Word History and Origins

Origin of out-of-the-way¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300

Example Sentences

His chosen "border czar", Tim Homan, has urged sanctuary cities to "get the hell out of the way" of federal immigration crackdowns.

From BBC

But another source familiar with the process told me: "As soon as the election was out of the way we went back into the same old stalemate."

From BBC

In Paiporta, piles of mangled cars have been created on roundabouts and at other places out of the way of traffic.

From BBC

“If sanctuary cities don’t want to help us, then get out of the way, because we’re coming,” Homan said in an interview on “Fox & Friends.”

From Los Angeles Times

Dautel says that a carriage with a battery fire could still be moved out of the way, even while burning, such was the effectiveness of the fire barrier around the cells.

From BBC