small-town

adjective
UK: /ˈsmɔːl taʊn/
US: /ˈsmɔːl taʊn/

  1. Relating to a town that is small in size and population.

    1. They live in a small-town area near the lake.
    2. The film depicts the joys and sorrows of small-town life in the 1950s.

Synonyms

rural provincial country local
small-town noun

  1. A town that is small in population and geographical area, often characterized by close-knit communities and a slower pace of life.

    1. She moved to a small-town for a quieter life.
    2. Everyone knows everyone else in a typical small-town.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "small-town" is /ˈsmɔːl taʊn/ in British English and /ˈsmɔːl taʊn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "small-town": rural, provincial, country, local.

Example usage of "small-town": "They live in a small-town area near the lake.". More examples on the page.