outlying

[US]/ˈaʊtlaɪɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈaʊtlaɪɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. remote; irrelevant
v. place outside; surpass in lying.

Phrases & Collocations

outlying area

outlying islands

outlying villages

Example Sentences

a ferry service to the outlying islands

a new railway station to help people commuting from outlying districts

The outlying areas of the city are less crowded.

We went hiking in the outlying mountains.

The outlying islands are popular tourist destinations.

The outlying villages were affected by the flood.

There are many outlying factories in the industrial zone.

The outlying regions often have different weather patterns.

The outlying neighborhoods have their own unique charm.

She lives in an outlying suburb of the city.

The outlying districts have limited access to public transportation.

The outlying schools provide education to rural children.

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