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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Pittsburghers showed up along with thousands of out-of-towners.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Food and drink Public’s casual and sit-down offerings cater to the many New Yorkers and out-of-towners passing through its revolving doors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
The out-of-towners had cocktails with Colorado Governor Jared Polis and were introduced, by foot and bus, to the 13 screening venues that have been selected for the first Sundance in Boulder.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Jazz combos will even post up at O’Hare and Midway airports throughout the week to welcome out-of-towners.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Food and drink Public’s casual and sit-down offerings cater to the many New Yorkers and out-of-towners passing through its revolving doors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
The out-of-towners had cocktails with Colorado Governor Jared Polis and were introduced, by foot and bus, to the 13 screening venues that have been selected for the first Sundance in Boulder.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Jazz combos will even post up at O’Hare and Midway airports throughout the week to welcome out-of-towners.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Out-of-towner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out-of-towner. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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