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city council

noun

: the legislative body of a city

Examples of city council in a Sentence

He's running for city council.
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City council unanimously voted to appoint city council member Andy Ellison as interim mayor until the 2026 general election. Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2025 In August, city council shot down a measure for redevelopment, essentially killing his proposal to redevelop the site with a seven and a half story hotel and other amenities. Joe Brandt, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025 Winners were recognized at a Tuesday special city council meeting. Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 28 Nov. 2025 Its city council last year mandated residents begin separating their food and lawn waste from inorganic trash — a historic move by the nation's most populous city. Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 26 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for city council

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of city council was in 1641

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“City council.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/city%20council. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

Legal Definition

city council

noun
: the legislative body of a city

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