city council

noun

: the legislative body of a city

Examples of city council in a Sentence

He's running for city council.

Recent Examples on the Web

Tiawana Brown also successfully ran for city council and founded Beauty After the Bars, which has partnered with the Mecklenburg County Jail and Sheriff Garry McFadden to give 24 women at a time a home while on probation or after serving time. — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026

It is expected to include 10 new inclusive play features, according to documents shared with the Lee’s Summit city council. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026

Following the vote at Tuesday's city council meeting, Eastpointe officials say the police department will discontinue use of the technology and examine other available tools for investigating crime. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Members will take a final vote at a future city council meeting. — Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for city council

• counsel

Legal Definition

city council

noun

: the legislative body of a city