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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Federal Heights first responders listen during a city council meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026 Lee’s Summit city council results Lee’s Summit voters will elect city council members to five seats in four districts across the city in the April 7 election. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026 At a city council meeting this week, Commissioner Patty Sheehan said crews are doing their best, but are inundated with work. Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026 The Davis city council on Tuesday will consider adding a new section to the city code that would clearly establish responsibility for sidewalk maintenance . Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 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 Apr. 2026.

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city council

noun
: the legislative body of a city

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