johnstown

/ˈdʒɑnstaʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A town or city, especially one in the United States, named after John.

“The town of Johnstown in Pennsylvania is famous for its coal mining history.”

2. proper noun

A specific town or city with that name, such as Johnstown, Pennsylvania, or Johnstown, New South Wales.

“Johnstown, Pennsylvania, was severely affected by the 1889 Johnstown Flood.”

Synonyms

  • city
  • town

Antonyms

  • megacity
  • metropolis