out-of-towner

noun

out-of-town·​er ˌau̇t-əv-ˈtau̇-nər How to pronounce out-of-towner (audio)
: 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

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About half of their customers are locals and half are out-of-towners, Carroll said. Ayana Archie, NPR, 2 May 2025 An out-of-towner driving past the Highland Bridge development on Ford Parkway in St. Paul today might be forgiven for wondering how the street got its name. Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2025 Much of this windfall comes directly from out-of-towners: hotel nights, restaurant tabs, ride-shares, and everything in between. Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 However, there are some pretty big draws for out-of-towners looking to spend a week enjoying the area, including great restaurants, a brand-new luxury resort, and plenty of public beaches sure to put you on island time in a jiffy. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for out-of-towner

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of out-of-towner was in 1911

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“Out-of-towner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out-of-towner. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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