urban

adjective

ur·​ban ˈər-bən 

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

Examples of urban in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An increasing threat of heavy rainfall from this system is forecast over the southern Mid-Atlantic through coastal Georgia which could cause flash, urban, and river flooding into next week. —Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025

From coastal Georgia through the Mid-Atlantic states, the Hurricane Center says rainfall could cause flash, urban ,and river flooding. —Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 27 Sep. 2025

Acting as the shop’s centerpiece, the Vespa Café introduces a new brand extension, marking Vespa’s foray into urban hospitality. —Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025

In Arizona, this often happens when monsoon storms or heavy upstream rainfall could send sudden surges of water through washes, canyons or urban areas. —Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 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)