Word noun
outskirts
n.
US /ˈaʊtˌskɝts/ UK /ˈaʊtskɜːts/ out·skirts
Definition
- 01 B1 Intermediate
the parts of a city or town that are furthest from the centre.
the outer borders or fringes of a town or city. Usually plural; often used with the preposition 'on'.
Simple“They decided to buy a house on the outskirts of the city to have more space.”
In context“The new industrial park was constructed on the northern outskirts, providing easy access to the motorway while keeping heavy traffic away from the residential centre.”
UsageUsually plural and preceded by 'the' and 'on'.
PitfallHe lives in the outskirt of London. He lives on the outskirts of London.The word is almost always plural ('outskirts') and usually takes the preposition 'on'.
Etymology
From out- + skirts.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated