Outskirt
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈaʊtskɝt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Outskirt is a noun meaning A more remote part of a town or city; the periphery, environs; a suburb.
Meaning
A more remote part of a town or city; the periphery, environs; a suburb.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To surround as an outskirt.
Example Sentences
Many people commute into the business district from the outskirts of town.
The outskirt communities were originally established as labor camps for railroad workers, farm and ranch hands.
I told her of my plan to take John into an urban outskirt area for the purpose of retrieving some vital technical manuals.
Hal Smith, manager of the Ferry Field theatre, Detroit, one of the largest and prettiest outskirt houses in town, played Metro's "Revelation" for three days last week
Word Forms
- outskirts
- outskirting
- outskirted
Synonyms for outskirt
Depending on context, synonyms include fringe.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fringe, suburb, periphery, surrounding, outlying, purlieu.
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