out-of-towner

noun

out-of-town·​er ˌau̇t-əv-ˈtau̇-nər How to pronounce out-of-towner (audio)
: a visitor to a town or city from another place : someone from out of town
… nobody likes an out-of-towner who comes in and acts like a know-it-all.Jon Margolis
The city is quite warm and springlike on this February afternoon, and it seems to be full of out-of-towners who have drifted in for the Washington's Birthday weekend.E. B. White

Examples of out-of-towner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web One out-of-towner spoke about being a regular and finding refuge at the restaurant before moving out of the area. Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024 Thanks to a jaw-dropping 2019 renovation to the tune of $1.5 billion, however, Hard Rock has recently grown into a popular vacation destination for South Floridians and out-of-towners. Katie Chang, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024 The listing suggests the place would make for an epic Airbnb, a permanent residence, or just a super unique vacation home for out-of-towners. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024 Tens of thousands of out-of-towners, and an ensuing economic boost, were just heading home from the Sundance Film Festival, held annually in Park City. Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2024 The report noted that the two events aren’t a perfect comparison—the Super Bowl attracts many more out-of-towners than Eras Tour attendees, who trend more local. Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2024 Long Cove prides itself on offering the whole package to local guests on a staycation or out-of-towners. Blair Brown, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 The city’s restaurants are full of out-of-towners and hotel rooms are sold out. Arelis R. Hernández, Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2024 Minton’s in Harlem was where jazz musicians, from out-of-towners to locals performing in nearby big band theaters in Harlem, sought refuge during late-night jam sessions and a new genre, bebop, was born. Mia Jackson, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of out-of-towner was in 1911

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“Out-of-towner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out-of-towner. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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