fringe area

noun

, Radio and Television.

1. an area just beyond the outer limits of satisfactory reception, characterized by a weak and possibly unstable signal.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fringe area¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

However, it is likely that most of the people in the fringe area would survive these hazards.

From Project Gutenberg

People who were outside the fringe area would not be affected by the blast, heat or fire.

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