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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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
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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
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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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