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outskirt

The correct spelling is outskirt.

How to pronounce outskirt

noun

IPA: /ˈaʊtskɜːt/

Say it like: Owt-ski-rt

The correct spelling is outskirt. A more remote part of a town or city; the periphery, environs; a suburb. For example: "Many people commute into the business district from the outskirts of town."

Usage Examples

Many people commute into the business district from the outskirts of town.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A more remote part of a town or city; the periphery, environs; a suburb.

verb

  1. 1.To surround as an outskirt.

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