Outskirts

Synonyms of outskirts

• border
• edge
• periphery
• fringes
• outlying areas

Antonyms of outskirts

• core
• heart
• center
• downtown
• midst

Collocations of outskirts

outskirts of town

Frequency: 80 %

The new mall is located on the outskirts of town.

outskirts of the city

Frequency: 75 %

The industrial area is on the outskirts of the city.

outskirts of the village

Frequency: 60 %

The farm is situated on the outskirts of the village.

outskirts of the forest

Frequency: 45 %

The hiking trail leads to the outskirts of the forest.

outskirts of the desert

Frequency: 40 %

The oasis is located on the outskirts of the desert.

Idiomatic Expressions for outskirts

• Phrase: outskirts of society
  Meaning: refers to being on the fringes or margins of society
  Usage: The homeless population often lives on the outskirts of society.