town

A1
Pronunciation
/taʊn/
/taʊn/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

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.

Example Sentences
  • This town is really dangerous because these youngsters have Beretta handguns.
2 Definition

Any more urbanized center than the place of reference.

Example Sentences
  • I'll be in Yonkers, then I'm driving into town to see the Knicks at the Garden tonight.
3 Definition

A rural settlement in which a market was held at least once a week.

4 Definition

The residents (as opposed to gown: the students, faculty, etc.) of a community which is the site of a university.

5 Definition

Used to refer to a town or similar entity under discussion.

Example Sentences
  • Call me when you get to town.
6 Definition

A major city, especially one where the speaker is located.

7 Definition

A municipal organization, such as a corporation, defined by the laws of the entity of which it is a part.

8 Definition

An enclosure which surrounded the mere homestead or dwelling of the lord of the manor.

9 Definition

The whole of the land which constituted the domain.

10 Definition

A collection of houses enclosed by fences or walls.

11 Definition

A farm or farmstead; also, a court or farmyard.