outskirt
noun
out·skirt
ˈau̇t-ˌskərt 
: a part remote from the center : border
—usually used in plural
on the outskirts of town
Examples of outskirt in a Sentence
some people prefer to live on the outskirts and work inside the city
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Alongside his mother, Kaminski is the co-owner of the Gingerbread Kids Academy, a large center on the outskirts of Houston.
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Lauren Hilgers, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
New Scenic Café Located on the outskirts of Duluth toward Two Harbors, this New Scenic Café fuses Scandinavian and American-style dining in a warm, welcoming atmosphere with lake views and a garden space.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
It is located on the outskirts of the town of Aguara, near the main Yelwa-Mokwa road.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Ukrainian forces reported progress in clearing operations on the northern outskirts of Myrnohrad, while Russian troops have pulled in reserves to offset significant losses.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
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Lauren Hilgers, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
New Scenic Café Located on the outskirts of Duluth toward Two Harbors, this New Scenic Café fuses Scandinavian and American-style dining in a warm, welcoming atmosphere with lake views and a garden space.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
It is located on the outskirts of the town of Aguara, near the main Yelwa-Mokwa road.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Ukrainian forces reported progress in clearing operations on the northern outskirts of Myrnohrad, while Russian troops have pulled in reserves to offset significant losses.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
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“Outskirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outskirt. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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