out-of-stater
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of out-of-stater
An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; out-of-state + -er 1
Example Sentences
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As an out-of-stater with a summer home in upstate New York, I have a different perspective: What’s next?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
The history surrounding the dish is fuzzy, and key elements of the basic preparation remain in debate among out-of-stater chefs and diners some two centuries after it was developed.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 7, 2022
“I lived in California for almost half of my life and to this day, I bristle when an out-of-stater says that word,” one person responded to a Quora thread about the term “Cali.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2022
“This isn’t the first time an out-of-stater has tried to tell West Virginians what is best for them despite having no relationship to our state,” Manchin said.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 19, 2021
One out-of-stater snarled: "I don't think Ohio is ready for self-government."
From Time Magazine Archive
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