noun Download 🔗Share A settlement; an area with residential districts, shops and amenities, and its own local government; especially one larger than a village and smaller than a city. Examples : "This town is really dangerous because these youngsters have Beretta handguns." area geography property architecture building society place government essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any more urbanized center than the place of reference. Examples : "Our village is small, but the town across the river is much larger. " place geography area essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A rural settlement in which a market was held at least once a week. Examples : "The town held its weekly market on Fridays, and my family always went to buy fresh produce. " geography place history society economy agriculture essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The residents (as opposed to gown: the students, faculty, etc.) of a community which is the site of a university. Examples : "The town residents were excited about the new university, hoping it would bring more jobs and opportunities. " society education place essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Used to refer to a town or similar entity under discussion. Examples : "Call me when you get to town." place geography area building essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A major city, especially one where the speaker is located. Examples : "My town has a great school system, perfect for my kids. " place geography essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A municipal organization, such as a corporation, defined by the laws of the entity of which it is a part. Examples : "The town council is responsible for managing local parks and roads. " government politics organization area state essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An enclosure which surrounded the mere homestead or dwelling of the lord of the manor. Examples : "The medieval lord's town enclosed his large house and the surrounding farm buildings. " property architecture history place essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The whole of the land which constituted the domain. Examples : "The town's boundaries encompass the entire valley. " property area geography essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A collection of houses enclosed by fences or walls. Examples : "The small town was enclosed by a high stone wall, making it feel like a protected community. " place area building society essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A farm or farmstead; also, a court or farmyard. Examples : "The old farmer's town housed his prize-winning chickens. " agriculture property area essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading