city council

noun

: the legislative body of a city

Examples of city council in a Sentence

He's running for city council.
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The grand jury also is requiring a response within 90 days from the county’s Board of Supervisors and the Sacramento, Elk Grove, Folsom and Citrus Heights city councils. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025 Scott, who was first elected to city council in 2023, will assume the seat previously held by Representative Will Wheeler, a Bishopville Democrat who unexpectedly resigned in January, just three days into the start of this year's legislative session. Martha McHardy Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025 For those five Tarrant city councils, there was one race in which no one candidate won over 50% of the votes. Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 May 2025 Yet from many California city councils to some of its legislators, the grocery industry sees little intent to follow the abundance mentality. Ron Fong, Oc Register, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for city council

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of city council was in 1641

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“City council.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/city%20council. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.

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city council

noun
: the legislative body of a city

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