city

noun
UK: /ˈsɪti/
US: /ˈsɪti/

  1. A large town; a place where many people live and work.

    1. I live in a big city. [ ] [ ]
    2. The city offers many opportunities for young professionals seeking employment. [ ] [ ]

  2. A place granted city status, often having a cathedral.

    1. Ely is a small city. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ancient city of Rome attracts millions of tourists every year. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

metropolis town
city verb

  1. To make (something) into a city.

    1. They want to city the area. [ ] [ ]
    2. Developers aim to city the outskirts by building new infrastructure. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "city" in English means: A large town; a place where many people live and work., A place granted city status, often having a cathedral..

The phonetic transcription of "city" is /ˈsɪti/ in British English and /ˈsɪti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "city": metropolis, town.

Example usage of "city": "I live in a big city.". More examples on the page.