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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In the video, which ABC News has verified, the driver, who was identified by city council members as Renee Nicole Good, is driving her SUV on a road near ICE officers. Justin Gomez, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026 Sheffield, who was most recently Detroit's city council president, praised the work of the police department in making the community safer for residents and visitors. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026 Rancho Cordova’s city council approved $940,000 in development fee waivers for an indoor soccer arena project Monday evening. Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026 In 2016, Weiss won a seat on the University Heights city council, and was later appointed by the council as the city’s vice mayor for six years. Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 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 9 Jan. 2026.

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city council

noun
: the legislative body of a city

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