Outskirts: meaning, definitions and examples

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outskirts

[ ˈaʊtˌskɜːrts ]

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of a city

The outer parts of a city or town, especially those areas lying at the edge of an urban area.

Synonyms

fringes, periphery, suburbs

Examples of usage

They live on the outskirts of town.
The outskirts are more peaceful than the city center.

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of a forest

The outer area of a forest or wooded area.

Synonyms

border, edge, margin

Examples of usage

We explored the outskirts of the forest.
The outskirts of the forest are home to various wildlife.

Translations

Translations of the word "outskirts" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arredores

🇮🇳 परिधि

🇩🇪 Vororte

🇮🇩 pinggiran

🇺🇦 околиця

🇵🇱 peryferie

🇯🇵 郊外

🇫🇷 périphérie

🇪🇸 periferia

🇹🇷 kenar mahalleler

🇰🇷 교외

🇸🇦 ضواحي

🇨🇿 předměstí

🇸🇰 predmestie

🇨🇳 郊区

🇸🇮 obrobje

🇮🇸 úthverfi

🇰🇿 шеткері аймақ

🇬🇪 გარეუბანი

🇦🇿 kənar bölgələr

🇲🇽 periferia

Word origin

The word 'outskirts' originated in the mid-16th century, combining 'out' and 'skirt' to refer to the outer edge or boundary of a place. Over time, it has come to be commonly used to describe the outer parts of a city or town, as well as the outer area of a forest or wooded area.