town
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noun \ˈtau̇n\Definition of TOWN
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dialect English : a cluster or aggregation of houses recognized as a distinct place with a place-name : hamlet
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a : a compactly settled area as distinguished from surrounding rural territory b : a compactly settled area usually larger than a village but smaller than a city c : a large densely populated urban area : city d : an English village having a periodic fair or market
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: a particular town or city under consideration <the circus came to town>
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: the city or urban life as contrasted with the country
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a : the inhabitants of a city or town <practically the whole town turned out for the parade> b : the townspeople of a college or university town as distinct from the academic community <relations between town and gown>
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: a New England territorial and political unit usually containing under a single town government both rural areas and urban areas not having their own charter of incorporation; also : a New England community governed by a town meeting
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: a group of prairie dog burrows
— town adjective
— on the town
: in usually carefree pursuit of entertainment or amusement (as city nightlife) especially as a relief from routine
See Examples of TOWN
- the town of Jackson, Florida
- The nearest shopping mall is two towns away.
- The town plans to increase property taxes.
- We're heading to town later on.
Origin of TOWN
Middle English, from Old English tūn enclosure, village, town; akin to Old High German zūn enclosure, Old Irish dún fortress
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to TOWN
- Synonyms
- asphalt jungle, burg, cosmopolis, megacity, megalopolis, metropolis, municipality, city
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