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Definition of town - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geographysettlement larger than a village but smaller than a city
- She grew up in a small town.
2.
communityTECH. municipal organization defined by local lawsTECH.
- The town council approved the new park.
3.
urbanRare UK the central area of a town with shops and officesRare UK
- Let's meet in town for lunch.
Expressions with town
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present in a specific town or city
She is in town for the weekend.
bicycle used for commuting in town
She rode her town bike to the market.
town where people live but work in another place
Many people in a bedroom town travel to the city for work.
abandoned town with few or no people living there
The old mining camp is now a ghost town.
travel to a town or city
Every weekend, they go to town for groceries.
engaging in social events outside home
We decided to go on the town for a change.
the affluent part of a community
The policies favored the top end of town.
part of town known for crime or danger
He accidentally wandered into the wrong side of town.
person admired and popular in local society
After the award, she became the toast of the town.
remove crime and corruption from a town
The new mayor promised to clean up the town.
expresses surprise or disbelief at surprising news
Get outta town! You really met that celebrity?
rural town with limited amenities
Living in a hick town means fewer entertainment options.
go out and have fun in a city
After work, they decided to hit the town and celebrate.
arrive in a town with excitement or purpose
They hit town just in time for the festival.
most sought-after item or experience
The new restaurant has become the hottest ticket in town.
newcomer to a place or organization
Everyone was curious about the new kid in town at school.
small, unimportant town with limited facilities
After moving from the city, he struggled to adjust to life in a one-horse town.
the only available option or choice
With no other stores nearby, it's the only game in town.
engage in wild or excessive partying
They painted the town after winning the championship.
leave a place suddenly without telling anyone
He decided to skip town before the rent was due.
topic or person discussed by many people
The new restaurant is the talk of the town.
underdeveloped town lacking excitement or opportunities
The backwater town had no cinema or shopping mall.
the wealthy and powerful people in a society
The new tax policy favors the big end of town.
leave a place suddenly to avoid trouble or responsibility
He decided to jump town before the police arrived.
Origin of town
Old English, tūn (enclosure, settlement)
Terms with town included in their meaning
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infrastructure
public road in a city or town
hometown
inquire about the city or town someone grew up in
city area
part of a city or town with its own character
geography
rural habitation smaller than a town
urban area
eastern part of a city or town
town or village
major road in a town or village
central street
principal street in a town or city
urban area
the southern section of a city or town
abr: Street
public road in a city or town
community
resident of a city or town
town
public patch of land in a settlement
politics
elected head of a city or town government
place
town or city with a harbor
urban area
open area in a town, often with trees
urban
buildings lining a road in a town or city
city life
relating to a city or town
city passage
narrow route between buildings in a city or town
geography
boundaries of a city or town area
connector
road that connects neighborhoods within a town or city
town center
open area in a town where markets are held
location
at the outer edge of a city or town
town center
open area in a town where people gather
construction
piece of land in a town with no building on it
urban planning
outdoor place in a town mostly covered with grass or trees
Examples of town in a sentence
He moved to a town with a rich history. The town celebrated its 100th anniversary. She grew up in a small town. The new cafe in town is quite popular. She works in a boutique in town.
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- French:ville, commune, ...
- German:Stadt, Ortschaft, ...
- Italian:paese, comune, ...
- Spanish:pueblo, municipio, ...
- Portuguese:vila, município, ...
- Chinese:镇, 市镇, ...
- Japanese:町, 街, ...
- Arabic:بَلْدَة, مَدِينَة, ...
- Hebrew:עִיר, מֶרְכַּז הָעִיר, ...
- Russian:городок, город, ...
- Ukrainian:містечко, центр міста, ...
- Hindi:कस्बा, शहर, ...
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