town Synonyms

town Meaning

Wordnet

town (n)

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

the people living in a municipality smaller than a city

an administrative division of a county

United States architect who was noted for his design and construction of truss bridges (1784-1844)

Webster

town (adv. & prep.)

Formerly: (a) An inclosure which surrounded the mere homestead or dwelling of the lord of the manor. [Obs.] (b) The whole of the land which constituted the domain. [Obs.] (c) A collection of houses inclosed by fences or walls.

Any number or collection of houses to which belongs a regular market, and which is not a city or the see of a bishop.

Any collection of houses larger than a village, and not incorporated as a city; also, loosely, any large, closely populated place, whether incorporated or not, in distinction from the country, or from rural communities.

The body of inhabitants resident in a town; as, the town voted to send two representatives to the legislature; the town voted to lay a tax for repairing the highways.

A township; the whole territory within certain limits, less than those of a country.

The court end of London;-- commonly with the.

The metropolis or its inhabitants; as, in winter the gentleman lives in town; in summer, in the country.

A farm or farmstead; also, a court or farmyard.

town Sentence Examples

  1. The quaint town of Willow Creek boasted charming cobblestone streets and historic buildings.
  2. The bustling town of Metropolis was a hub of commerce and industry, with towering skyscrapers dotting the skyline.
  3. The seaside town of Oceanside offered breathtaking views of the crashing waves and sandy beaches.
  4. The sleepy town of Larkspur had a population of just a few hundred residents and a cozy town square.
  5. The remote town of Frostbite was situated in the heart of the frozen wilderness, where temperatures plummeted.
  6. The vibrant town of Edinburgh boasted a rich tapestry of history, culture, and architecture.
  7. The secluded town of Hidden Valley was nestled amidst towering mountains and lush forests.
  8. The abandoned town of Ghost Ridge was once a mining boomtown, now left desolate and haunted.
  9. The town of Willow Creek came together in unity to rebuild after a devastating storm.
  10. The quaint town of Oakwood was known for its annual fall festival, drawing visitors from far and wide.

FAQs About the word town

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city, the people living in a municipality smaller than a city, an administrative division of a county

metropolis,city, suburb,municipality, burg, cosmopolis, megacity, conurbation, borough, asphalt jungle

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The quaint town of Willow Creek boasted charming cobblestone streets and historic buildings.

The bustling town of Metropolis was a hub of commerce and industry, with towering skyscrapers dotting the skyline.

The seaside town of Oceanside offered breathtaking views of the crashing waves and sandy beaches.

The sleepy town of Larkspur had a population of just a few hundred residents and a cozy town square.