Outskirt: meaning, definitions and examples

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outskirt

 

[ หˆaสŠtหŒskษœrt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geographical area

An outskirt refers to the outer parts of a city or town, often characterized by suburb-like developments. It typically represents areas that are on the periphery or fringe of urban settlements. Outskirts may feature residential neighborhoods, parks, and commercial establishments that are influenced by proximity to the urban core. As cities expand, the outskirts often become more populated and developed, resulting in a blend of urban and rural lifestyles.

Synonyms

fringe, periphery, suburb

Examples of usage

  • She moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.
  • The company plans to open a new store on the outskirts of town.
  • Traffic is much lighter on the outskirts compared to the city center.

Translations

Translations of the word "outskirt" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น periferia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคฐเคฟเคซเฅ‡เคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vorort

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pinggiran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะบั€ะฐั—ะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ peryferie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ƒŠๅค–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรฉriphรฉrie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ periferia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kenar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ต์™ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุถูˆุงุญูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™edmฤ›stรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ predmestie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ƒŠๅŒบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obrobje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบthverfi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตั‚ะบั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™nar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ periferia

Word origin

The word 'outskirt' originates from the combination of 'out' and 'skirt.' The word 'out' has Old English roots, deriving from 'ลซte,' which means 'outside' or 'externally.' The term 'skirt' comes from the Middle English 'skyrte,' which means a border or edge. As urban expansion began to occur, especially during the 19th and 20th centuries, the term evolved to describe areas that were located away from the main part of a city. In contemporary usage, 'outskirts' can refer specifically to suburban developments that offer a transitional space between urban and rural environments. The concept is prevalent in discussions about urban planning, demographic trends, and the evolution of city layouts.