out-of-town
UK: /ˌaʊt əv ˈtaʊn/ | US: /ˌaʊt əv ˈtaʊn/
adj. located or originating from outside a particular town or city
adj. not local; unfamiliar with local customs or affairs
The phrase "out-of-town" combines three straightforward English elements: "out" (Old English ūt, meaning "external"), "of" (Old English of, indicating origin or relation), and "town" (Old English tūn, meaning "enclosure" or "settlement"). It emerged in Middle English to describe something or someone not belonging to a specific locality. The logic is transparent—literally "external to the town"—and reflects the Anglo-Saxon preference for spatial descriptors. Over time, it gained figurative use (e.g., "out-of-town ideas") while retaining its core geographic meaning.
The hotel caters mainly to out-of-town visitors.
She received an out-of-town job offer but declined to stay close to family.
The store stocks unique products for out-of-town shoppers.
His out-of-town accent made him stand out in the small village.
The band is playing an out-of-town concert next weekend.