outskirt

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Noun outskirt has 1 sense

outskirt, fringe - a part of the city far removed from the center; "they built a factory on the outskirts of the city"
--₁ is a kind of city district
--₁ has parts: suburb, suburbia, suburban area

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Outskirt

Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: The outer region or suburbs of a town or city.

Sample Sentence: Many people prefer to live in the outskirts of the city to escape the noise and pollution.

Sense 2:

Definition: The outer edge or border of something.

Sample Sentence: The campsite is located on the outskirts of the forest, providing a peaceful retreat.

Adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: Relating to or located in the outskirts.

Sample Sentence: The real estate prices in the outskirts areas are relatively lower compared to the city center.