town

/taʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A small community of houses and buildings, usually larger than a village but smaller than a city.

“She moved to a small town in the countryside for a change of pace.”

2. noun

The inhabitants of a town or a town as a place of residence.

“The people of the town came together to celebrate the town’s anniversary.”

3. verb

To establish or inhabit a town, especially as a settler.

“The pioneers towned the area, building homes and starting a new community.”

4. verb

To settle or reside in a town, especially as a settler.

“The family towned in the new town for a few months before finding a new home.”

Synonyms

  • borough
  • city
  • village

Antonyms

  • city
  • metropolis