out-of-town

American  

[out-uhv-toun] / ˈaʊt əvˌtaʊn /

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.

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out of town Idioms  

1. 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]

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Etymology

Origin of out-of-town

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

Chicago-born Leo, the first American pope, is a sports fan, enjoying baseball and basketball, while he swims and plays tennis regularly at the papal out-of-town residence, Castel Gandolfo.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The perception may help at times—after all, there are few other restaurants in D.C. that out-of-town tourists flock to—and it may hurt.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

Are we wrong for not caving or catering more to our out-of-town guests?

From MarketWatch • Dec. 26, 2025

Growing up in Phoenix, Sarandos, 61 years old, initially wanted to be a journalist and subscribed to out-of-town newspapers to keep up on world events, he has said in interviews.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

From what Grace says, Ms. Washington really wanted to be in Bye Bye Birdie, but she has an out-of-town wedding the opening weekend and would’ve missed half the performances.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner