urban

adjective
UK: /ˈɜː.bən/
US: /ˈɝː.bən/

  1. Relating to a town or city.

    1. We live in an urban area, close to shops and transport.
    2. The local government is addressing issues of urban decay and pollution in the city center.

  2. Characteristic of or accustomed to cities; citified; sophisticated.

    1. She has a very urban style, always wearing the latest fashions.
    2. The play explores the clash between rural traditions and urban sensibilities.

Synonyms

metropolitan municipal city town
urban noun

  1. Relating to popular music, especially hip hop and R&B.

    1. The radio station plays the latest urban music hits.
    2. He is a producer known for his influence on urban contemporary music.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "urban" in English means: Relating to a town or city., Characteristic of or accustomed to cities; citified; sophisticated..

The phonetic transcription of "urban" is /ˈɜː.bən/ in British English and /ˈɝː.bən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "urban": metropolitan, municipal, city, town.

Example usage of "urban": "We live in an urban area, close to shops and transport.". More examples on the page.