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

Elsewhere, as the city descends into chaos, a less well-rounded subplot sees Dre’s pregnant wife Lizzy (Riki Lindhome) desperately making her way to the bar, with the help of a transgender out-of-towner (Eve Lindley). —Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 10 June 2025

The area has also become a hotbed of rock climbing, and the most popular crag for out-of-towners is Stone Fort, a bouldering area 20 miles north of downtown with 400 problems on high quality sandstone. —Ryan Krogh, Outside Online, 3 June 2025

In its glory days, the hotel was a mainstay for out-of-towners visiting the Truman Sports Complex. —David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2025

Other Amenities Complimentary minibar Kimonos and slippers Laundry service Concierge and printing service Currency exchange service Private car hire Breakfast to-go Meeting areas Dining Sanders Kitchen is the hotel’s all-day dining spot that’s popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. —Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for out-of-towner

• browner
• downer
• towner