out-of-towner
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of out-of-towner
First recorded in 1910–15; out-of-town + -er 1
Example Sentences
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Whenever we’ve hosted an out-of-towner friend, they’ll almost always comment on how we seem to live in some kind of commune.
From Los Angeles Times
The supporting cast also helps sell the tale of courage and includes teen idol Ricky Nelson as gunslinger Colorado Ryan willing to help the lawmen and Angie Dickinson playing a flirtatious out-of-towner honing her sights on the sheriff.
From Washington Times
If you have an out-of-towner along, it’s almost your tour-guide duty to share this spectacle with them.
From Seattle Times
Not every out-of-towner immediately recognizes that distinction.
From Los Angeles Times
And, to wrap us up: Readers agreed if an out-of-towner asks, “Does it really rain all the time?” you say, “Yes, all the time!”
From Seattle Times
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