SINCE 1828
out-of-town
adjectiveDefinition of out-of-town
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: coming from or going to another town or city
out-of-town mail out-of-town visitors
2
: happening in another town or city
The band has an out-of-town show tomorrow night.
3
British
: located away from the center of a town
out-of-town shopping centers
out of town
idiomDefinition of out of town (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a different town
She's from out of town.
2
: away from the town or city where one lives or where an activity usually takes place
I'm going to be out of town over the weekend. The ball club will be playing out of town next week.
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