Definition

Adjective: 1. Located in or originating from a different town or city: Describes something that exists, occurs, or comes from a place other than the local or primary town in question. 2. Involving travel to or from a different town or city: Describes activities, events, or status related to being away from one's usual town of residence.

Usage Examples

• We have several out-of-town guests staying with us this weekend.
• The company is conducting out-of-town interviews for the new position.
• She prefers to do her shopping at out-of-town retail centers.
• The band scheduled an out-of-town tryout before the Broadway premiere.

Advanced Usage

• "Out-of-town" can imply a temporary or visitor status, contrasting with local residents.
  • The restaurant is popular with both locals and out-of-town visitors.
• It can describe business or activities conducted away from a company's headquarters or main location.
  • He's on an out-of-town business trip until Friday.

Variants and Related Words

• Out-of-towner (noun): A person who is from another town or city; a visitor.
  • The festival attracts thousands of out-of-towners every year.

Synonyms

• Non-local
• Visiting
• Away

Antonyms

• Local
• In-town

Related Phrases

• Out of town: A phrase (often used predicatively) meaning to be away from one's home town.
  • I will be out of town next week. (Note: This is the phrasal form, often used after a verb like "be".)
• Out-of-town check: A bank check drawn on a bank in a different city or region.

Adjective

1. happening in or being of another town or city
   • an out-of-town tryout
   • an out-of-town school