out-of-town

[ out-uhv-toun ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or from another city or town:

   We're expecting out-of-town visitors tomorrow.

2. taking place in another city or town:

   the out-of-town tryout of a new play.

Word History and Origins

Origin of out-of-town¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Idioms and Phrases

Away from the town or city under consideration; away from home. For example, In his new job Tom will be going out of town nearly every week , or He's out of town but I'll have him call you when he gets back . [Late 1300s]

Example Sentences

But Rotherham driver Lee Ward, a Unite the Union representative for South Yorkshire, said out-of-town licences were making taxi drivers "very frustrated".

From BBC

Like all transplanted Angelenos, hosting out-of-town family is a rite of passage and a great way to experience the city.

From Los Angeles Times

Lots of out-of-town visitors to Fabulosa Books in San Francisco react emotionally when they see what Becka Robbins calls the “Big Gay Wall” — which features a stack of shelves brimming with LGBTQ+ titles.

From Los Angeles Times

The NFL will contend that “Sunday Ticket” is an add-on package for the league’s most-devoted and out-of-town fans, along with stating that all games for local teams are available on broadcast networks.

From Seattle Times

Even a couple of out-of-town football stars are getting into it.

From Seattle Times