outskirts
simple noun6 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.1
Refers to the outer areas or fringes of a city.
Refers to the outer areas in a specific direction (e.g., northern, southern, eastern, western).
Specifically describes a location at the very edge or border of an area.
Indicates being located within the general area of the outskirts.
Describes movement that passes across the outer areas of a place.
To arrive at the outer edge of a town or city.