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outskirts
/ˈaʊt.skɜːrts/
[/ˈaʊt.skɜːrts/]
outer edges of town
Advancednoun
Definition
The parts of a town or city that are furthest from the centre.
Example
The new factory was built on the outskirts of town, near the open fields.
The new factory was built on the outskirts of town, near the open fields.
Etymology
From 'out' plus 'skirts', meaning the borders or edges of a place.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to describe the edge areas of settlements.