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

But these clubs aren’t aimed primarily at out-of-town guests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 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

An amateur photographer bringing a conventional large camera and the necessary tripod had to pay ten dollars, about what many out-of-town visitors paid for a full day at the fair, including lodging, meals, and admission.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson