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
Jon MargolisThe 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
E. B. WhiteExamples of out-of-towner in a Sentence
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For out-of-towners looking for a vacation to the Louisville area, or for residents hoping to take a trip without putting a ton of miles on the vehicle, there are plenty of spots close to downtown to consider.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 13 Apr. 2024
The region is well-equipped to handle surges of out-of-towners, with the entertainment district and famous waterfall in the city of Niagara Falls seeing 7 million to 9 million visitors each summer, a spokesperson for Mayor Robert Restaino told Fox News Digital.
—Christina Coulter, Fox News, 5 Apr. 2024
Amazon Since the pandemic, Indian Creek, an incorporated municipality, has seen a major influx of affluent out-of-towners such as Tom Brady, Cindy Crawford and Ivanka Trump.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
Dana Taylor: Beth, both rural and urban areas situated along the eclipse path are anticipating an influx of people, out-of-towners will be coming from all over to get the chance to be in the right spot at the right time.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
Be aware that popular Universal events, like Halloween Horror Nights, can draw crowds of out-of-towners and local annual pass holders alike.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2024
With the influx of out-of-towners in mind, she’s even invited past employees who worked at the shop during their teen years to come back and help out.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2024
One out-of-towner spoke about being a regular and finding refuge at the restaurant before moving out of the area.
—Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
Thanks to a jaw-dropping 2019 renovation to the tune of $1.5 billion, however, Hard Rock has recently grown into a popular vacation destination for South Floridians and out-of-towners.
—Katie Chang, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 13 Apr. 2024
The region is well-equipped to handle surges of out-of-towners, with the entertainment district and famous waterfall in the city of Niagara Falls seeing 7 million to 9 million visitors each summer, a spokesperson for Mayor Robert Restaino told Fox News Digital.
—Christina Coulter, Fox News, 5 Apr. 2024
Amazon Since the pandemic, Indian Creek, an incorporated municipality, has seen a major influx of affluent out-of-towners such as Tom Brady, Cindy Crawford and Ivanka Trump.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
Dana Taylor: Beth, both rural and urban areas situated along the eclipse path are anticipating an influx of people, out-of-towners will be coming from all over to get the chance to be in the right spot at the right time.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
Be aware that popular Universal events, like Halloween Horror Nights, can draw crowds of out-of-towners and local annual pass holders alike.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2024
With the influx of out-of-towners in mind, she’s even invited past employees who worked at the shop during their teen years to come back and help out.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2024
One out-of-towner spoke about being a regular and finding refuge at the restaurant before moving out of the area.
—Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
Thanks to a jaw-dropping 2019 renovation to the tune of $1.5 billion, however, Hard Rock has recently grown into a popular vacation destination for South Floridians and out-of-towners.
—Katie Chang, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
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“Out-of-towner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out-of-towner. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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