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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Wang appeared as usual at last week’s city council meeting, shepherding along discussions on street paving, the upcoming budget and a potential e-bike ordinance. Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026 For Labour leader and current Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the heavy losses on city councils across England, even with votes still being counted in Scotland and Wales, paint a bruising picture. Inaya Folarin Iman, CBS News, 8 May 2026 The current city council is out of touch with everyday San Diegans. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026 After serving on Hayward’s city council for four years, she was elected to the Senate in 2022. East Bay Times Editorial Board, Mercury News, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for city council

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

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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 14 May. 2026.

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city council

noun
: the legislative body of a city

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