nounπShareA 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."This town is really dangerous because these youngsters have Beretta handguns."areageographypropertyarchitecturebuildingsocietyplacegovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny more urbanized center than the place of reference."Our village is small, but the town across the river is much larger. "placegeographyareaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rural settlement in which a market was held at least once a week."The town held its weekly market on Fridays, and my family always went to buy fresh produce. "geographyplacehistorysocietyeconomyagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe residents (as opposed to gown: the students, faculty, etc.) of a community which is the site of a university."The town residents were excited about the new university, hoping it would bring more jobs and opportunities. "societyeducationplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareUsed to refer to a town or similar entity under discussion."Call me when you get to town."placegeographyareabuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA major city, especially one where the speaker is located."My town has a great school system, perfect for my kids. "placegeographyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA municipal organization, such as a corporation, defined by the laws of the entity of which it is a part."The town council is responsible for managing local parks and roads. "governmentpoliticsorganizationareastateessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn enclosure which surrounded the mere homestead or dwelling of the lord of the manor."The medieval lord's town enclosed his large house and the surrounding farm buildings. "propertyarchitecturehistoryplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe whole of the land which constituted the domain."The town's boundaries encompass the entire valley. "propertyareageographyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA collection of houses enclosed by fences or walls."The small town was enclosed by a high stone wall, making it feel like a protected community. "placeareabuildingsocietyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA farm or farmstead; also, a court or farmyard."The old farmer's town housed his prize-winning chickens. "agriculturepropertyareaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
