urban

adjective

ur·​ban ˈər-bən 

: of, relating to, characteristic of, or constituting a city

urban life/culture

an urban neighborhood

Examples of urban in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His urban backyard chickens quest led him to the Kentucky House of Representatives, where local lawmakers picked up the cause and introduced House Bill 806 last session. —Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Nov. 2025

Partnered with a smooth-shifting Shimano Nexus 5 hub, the new Vektron P5i is the ultimate urban commute bike. —New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2025

The store sells trendy clothing, footwear and accessories designed to appeal to urban fashion lovers. —Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 28 Nov. 2025

This milestone marks the first time in decades that the Japanese capital has not been the most populous center on Earth, highlighting rapid urban growth in Asia and a changing landscape of megacities worldwide. —Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin urbanus, from urbs city

First Known Use

circa 1634, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing urban

• anti-urban
• urban district
• urban legend
• urban planner
• urban renewal
• urban sprawl

Rhymes for urban

• turban
• interurban
• suburban

Kids Definition

urban

adjective

ur·​ban ˈər-bən 

: of, relating to, typical of, or being a city

urban life

an urban area

Biographical Definition

Urban

biographical name

Ur·​ban ˈər-bən 

name of 8 popes: especially II ( Odo ˈō-(ˌ)dō  of Lagery) circa 1035–1099 (pope 1088–99)