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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Flock cameras in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, are now covered with plastic bags, as city council members are set to vote Monday on canceling and paying off the contract with the company. CBS News, 8 June 2026 Ir remains to be seen, though, how many legislatures will follow, and whether the outburst of mid-decade redistricting will extend down to county commissions, city councils and school boards that make myriad decisions affecting people's lives. ABC News, 7 June 2026 Land, during his one-hour speech, first recognized his own staff as well as his department heads, city council members and boards. Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026 The city has assembled a working group led by former Visit Fort Worth CEO Bob Jameson that will include city council member Beck along with her colleagues District 5 council member Deborah Peoples, District 7 council member Macy Hill, and District 11 council member Jeanette Martinez. Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 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 11 Jun. 2026.

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city council

noun
: the legislative body of a city

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