out-of-towner

noun

out-of-town·​er ˌau̇t-əv-ˈtau̇-nər 

: 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

For families While families are welcome—and larger accommodations like the George Suite can comfortably accommodate them (dogs included)—the Chloe is best suited to solo travelers, couples and culturally curious out-of-towners drawn to design, food, music history, and a strong sense of place. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

The out-of-towners had cocktails with Colorado Governor Jared Polis and were introduced, by foot and bus, to the 13 screening venues that have been selected for the first Sundance in Boulder. —Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026

Jazz combos will even post up at O’Hare and Midway airports throughout the week to welcome out-of-towners. —Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026

Just as locals were beginning to learn the names of the deceased, Truckee began to fill up with out-of-towners. —Kate Talerico, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for out-of-towner

• browner
• downer
• towner