Outskirts
/ˈaʊtskɜːrts/noun
The outer parts of a town or city.
He lived on the outskirts of New York City.
Often appears as...
- live on the outskirts
- outskirts of town
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Location Importance
Outskirts imply a location less central, often quieter and with fewer amenities than the city center.
She preferred the peace on the outskirts, away from the hustle of downtown.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Downtown
'Outskirts' should not be confused with the downtown area; it specifically refers to the outer parts.
They opened a new mall on the outskirts, not downtown as we expected.
Pro Tip 3/3City Expansion
The outskirts can change over time as cities expand and what was once periphery becomes central.
The outskirts of the city have grown over the decade into bustling neighborhoods.
Compare with
borderboundaryedgeenvironsfringelimitperisuburb
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