outskirt

noun

out·​skirt ˈau̇t-ˌskərt 

: a part remote from the center : border

—usually used in plural

on the outskirts of town

Synonyms of outskirt

• countryside
• suburbia

Examples of outskirt in a Sentence

some people prefer to live on the outskirts and work inside the city

Recent Examples on the Web

The use of the cameras was approved in 2024, and seven Flock license plate readers were placed on the outskirts of the city limits. — Annette Beard, Arkansas Online, 24 July 2026

The film follows a modest family on the outskirts of Tehran who faces the imminent destruction of their home as part of a vast redevelopment project. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 23 July 2026

The circuit on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur would be well-placed geographically for paddock ahead of the race in Singapore, which is less than one hour away by plane. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 23 July 2026

On the outskirts of Syracuse, among the Mediterranean gardens, stands Principe di Fitalia. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1599, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for outskirt

• alert
• assert
• avert
• dessert
• divert
• evert
• exert
• inert
• insert
• invert
• nightshirt
• overt