1
a
: a compactly settled area usually larger than a village but smaller than a city
b
: a compactly settled area as distinguished from surrounding rural territory
c
: a large densely populated urban area : city
d
: an English village having a periodic fair or market
2
: a particular town or city under consideration
the circus came to town
3
: the city or urban life as contrasted with the country
4
a
: the inhabitants of a city or town
practically the whole town turned out for the parade
b
: the townspeople of a college or university town as distinct from the academic community
relations between town and gown
5
: a New England territorial and political unit usually containing under a single town government both rural areas and urban areas not having their own charter of incorporation
also
: a New England community governed by a town meeting
6
dialectal, England
: a cluster or aggregation of houses recognized as a distinct place with a place-name : hamlet
7
: a group of prairie dog burrows
town
adjective
Examples of town in a Sentence
the town of Jackson, Florida
The nearest shopping mall is two towns away.
The town plans to increase property taxes.
We're heading to town later on.
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With brick sidewalks and boutiques housed in historic buildings, this town provides a true glimpse into the past.
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
That number is quickly dwindling due to depopulation—some towns have not experienced a birth in more than a decade.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
Between April 17 and April 22 there are multiple events occurring along the Northeastern corridor, most specifically in Boston and surrounding towns.
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
That number is quickly dwindling due to depopulation—some towns have not experienced a birth in more than a decade.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
Between April 17 and April 22 there are multiple events occurring along the Northeastern corridor, most specifically in Boston and surrounding towns.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Here are the Golden State beach towns that landed on the list:
What small California beach towns are among best in US?
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for town
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“Town.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/town. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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town
noun1
a
: a compactly settled area that is usually larger than a village but smaller than a city
b
2
: the people of a town
town
adjective
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