outskirt
English
Etymology
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "GenAm" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈaʊtskɝt/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈaʊtskɜːt/
- Hyphenation: out‧skirt
Noun
outskirt (plural outskirts)
- a more remote part of a town or city; the periphery, environs; a suburb
- Many people commute into the business district from the outskirts of town.
Usage notes
- As a noun, plural form is much more common.
- In attributive use, the singular form is more common.
Translations
periphery
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