the city

noun
UK: /ðə ˈsɪti/
US: /ðə ˈsɪti/

  1. A specific city that is being talked about or is understood from the context.

    1. We went to the city center for shopping last weekend [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite its challenges, the city continues to attract diverse populations due to economic opportunities. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to refer to the central business or financial district of a town or region.

    1. He works in the city as a financial analyst every day [ ] [ ]
    2. The new regulations aim to improve infrastructure in the city's commercial sector to boost investment. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

metropolis downtown business district

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the city" in English means: A specific city that is being talked about or is understood from the context., Used to refer to the central business or financial district of a town or region..

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

Synonyms for "the city": metropolis, downtown, business district.

Example usage of "the city": "We went to the city center for shopping last weekend". More examples on the page.