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

The museum also hosts quarterly open houses for locals looking to learn more about their hometown history and uninitiated out-of-towners intrigued by roadside mythos of the South’s most iconic diner. —Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026

Newport and Live Nation have been working with the state and the city of Riverside to welcome out-of-towners with open arms. —Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026

After sunset, an equal mix of locals and out-of-towners packs the dance floor. —Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026

Revival at The Sawyer, the hotel’s lush rooftop bar and lounge, draws both locals and out-of-towners with live music, DJ sets, cocktails, and more. —Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for out-of-towner

• browner
• downer
• towner