out-of-towner
noun
out-of-town·er
ˌau̇t-əv-ˈtau̇-nər 
: a visitor to a town or city from another place : someone from out of town
… nobody likes an out-of-towner who comes in and acts like a know-it-all.—
Jon Margolis
Jon MargolisThe city is quite warm and springlike on this February afternoon, and it seems to be full of out-of-towners who have drifted in for the Washington's Birthday weekend.—E. B. White
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In its glory days, the hotel was a mainstay for out-of-towners visiting the Truman Sports Complex.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2025
Other Amenities Complimentary minibar Kimonos and slippers Laundry service
Concierge and printing service
Currency exchange service
Private car hire
Breakfast to-go
Meeting areas
Dining
Sanders Kitchen is the hotel’s all-day dining spot that’s popular with locals and out-of-towners alike.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Mary’s an out-of-towner from a small town outside of Winnipeg visiting New York for the first time.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 30 May 2025
Combined with its ample bar and strong drinks, the Newport Boulevard joint soon attracted locals from the fishing community and out-of-towners alike.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 29 May 2025
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David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2025
Other Amenities Complimentary minibar Kimonos and slippers Laundry service
Concierge and printing service
Currency exchange service
Private car hire
Breakfast to-go
Meeting areas
Dining
Sanders Kitchen is the hotel’s all-day dining spot that’s popular with locals and out-of-towners alike.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Mary’s an out-of-towner from a small town outside of Winnipeg visiting New York for the first time.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 30 May 2025
Combined with its ample bar and strong drinks, the Newport Boulevard joint soon attracted locals from the fishing community and out-of-towners alike.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for out-of-towner
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“Out-of-towner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out-of-towner. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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