on the town

phrase

: in usually carefree pursuit of entertainment or amusement (such as city nightlife) especially as a relief from routine

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Rob Albrecht-Mallinger, a Porter Beach resident who serves on the town’s plan commission and board of zoning appeals, would welcome a sewer connection for his neighborhood. — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2026 Board presentations, black-tie weddings, nights on the town—there’s pretty much nothing these baubles can’t do. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2026 What does the real-life Carrie Bradshaw, Candace Bushnell, wear for a night on the town? — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 But ever since it was built, it's been having a dampening effect on the town of Nicasio. — John Ramos, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the town

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“On the town.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20town. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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