outskirt

[out-skurt]

outskirt Definition

• 1. the outer edge or border of a town or city
• 2. a remote part of a place, away from the center

Using outskirt: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "outskirt" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  They live on the outskirts of the city.

• Example

  The factory is located on the outskirts of town.

• Example

  We went for a walk in the outskirts of the village.

outskirt Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for outskirt

• periphery
• fringe
• edge
• border
• boundary

Antonyms for outskirt

• center
• downtown

Phrases with outskirt

• on the outskirts

  at or near the outer edge or border of a town or city

  Example

  Their house is on the outskirts of the city.

• outskirts of civilization

  remote areas far from the center of human habitation

  Example

  The expedition explored the outskirts of civilization, discovering new species and ancient ruins.

• outskirts of town

  the area surrounding the main part of a town or city

  Example

  The new shopping mall is being built on the outskirts of town.

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Summary: outskirt in Brief

'Outskirt' [out-skurt] refers to the outer edge or border of a town or city, or a remote part of a place. Examples include 'They live on the outskirts of the city.' and 'We went for a walk in the outskirts of the village.' It can also be used in phrases like 'on the outskirts' and 'outskirts of town,' and has synonyms like 'periphery' and 'fringe.'