Outskirt

Pronunciation

• GenAm IPA: /ˈaÊŠtskɝt/
• RP IPA: /ˈaÊŠtskɜːt/
• Hyphenation: out + skirt

Origin

- + skirt

Full definition of outskirt

Noun

1. a more remote part of a town or city; the periphery, environs; a suburbMany people commute into the business district from the outskirts of town.

Usage notes

As a noun, plural form is much more common.

In attributive use, the singular form is more common.