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.