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
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.
Examples of out-of-town in a Sentence
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Vince Young Steakhouse, a staple of downtown Austin’s dining scene for 15 years, closed its doors Sunday, ending its run as a go-to spot for business dinners, entertaining out-of-town guests and milestone celebrations.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Jeff MacGregor, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 June 2023
As the citizens of Oroville jammed the roads out of town, the Sheriff’s Department started to evacuate the jail.
—Christopher Cox Spencer Lowell, New York Times, 22 June 2023
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Adjective
The stands were dotted with an abnormal amount of gold and purple as Lakers fans crowded the railing for a glimpse at their favorite out-of-town players.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Vince Young Steakhouse, a staple of downtown Austin’s dining scene for 15 years, closed its doors Sunday, ending its run as a go-to spot for business dinners, entertaining out-of-town guests and milestone celebrations.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Idiom
In town and out of town the organization owns, manages and offers tours of nearly 50 properties.
—Jeff MacGregor, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 June 2023
As the citizens of Oroville jammed the roads out of town, the Sheriff’s Department started to evacuate the jail.
—Christopher Cox Spencer Lowell, New York Times, 22 June 2023
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“Out-of-town.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out-of-town. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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