toytown

/ˈtɔɪtaʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, usually suburban town or district, often associated with poverty and social deprivation, but also sometimes nostalgically remembered as a place of childhood innocence or happiness.

“The film was set in a toytown on the outskirts of London, highlighting the struggles of its residents.”

2. noun

a model town or miniature landscape, especially one made for display or as a child’s toy.

“The company produced a large-scale toytown with intricately designed houses and streets.”

Synonyms

  • miniature landscape
  • model town
  • suburb

Antonyms

  • large city
  • metropolis