town

noun
UK: /taʊn/
US: /taʊn/

  1. A place where people live and work, smaller than a city.

    1. I live in a small town near the sea. [ ] [ ]
    2. The town has a beautiful park where people often relax. [ ] [ ]

  2. The central part of a town, where the main shops and businesses are located.

    1. Let's go into town to buy some groceries. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new coffee shop is located right in the heart of town. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

village municipality
town verb

  1. To live or stay in a town.

    1. I was towned for a while, working at the local bakery. [ ] [ ]
    2. He towned near the university while he attended classes there. [ ] [ ]
town adjective

  1. Relating to or typical of a town.

    1. The town council is responsible for local services. [ ] [ ]
    2. I enjoy the town atmosphere with its friendly community. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "town" in English means: A place where people live and work, smaller than a city., The central part of a town, where the main shops and businesses are located..

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

Synonyms for "town": village, municipality.

Example usage of "town": "I live in a small town near the sea.". More examples on the page.