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
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Thousands of fans joined the pregame festivities — some out-of-towners but plenty of people from Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties.
—James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Other out-of-towners might be disappointed to arrive in sunny Southern California only to be greeted by storm clouds, but Lilleaas is sanguine about the situation.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 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, 30 Dec. 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, 29 Nov. 2025
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James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Other out-of-towners might be disappointed to arrive in sunny Southern California only to be greeted by storm clouds, but Lilleaas is sanguine about the situation.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 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, 30 Dec. 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, 29 Nov. 2025
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“Out-of-towner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out-of-towner. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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