outskirt

Meanings

• noun

  The area or land beyond the boundaries or limits of a town, city, or other populated place.

  - "The outskirts of the city were still quiet and peaceful."
  - "Many people prefer to live on the outskirts of the town because it's less crowded."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with outskirt
skirt , hirt , mirt , surf , turf

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Variants

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outskirt , outskirts

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Etymology

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Middle English: from out (outside) + skirt (edge)

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Trivia

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1. The term 'outskirt' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. In some parts of the world, the outskirts of a city are where you'll find the most affordable housing

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Related Concepts

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1. suburb: An outlying district of a city, typically having a separate character from the city center

2. periphery: The outer part or edge of something

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Culture

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In literature, the outskirts often represent a transition zone between civilization and wilderness, and can be a source of tension or danger.

How to Memorize "outskirt"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a map of a city with the outskirts shown as the areas just beyond the city limits

2. associate
   

   - Think of the outskirts as the edge or boundary of a place

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym OUTSKIRT to remember the definition: Outside, Unpopulated, Town, Skirt, Inside, Residential, Town

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