small-town

adjective

: of or relating to a small town
small-town values/life/charm
: coming from or living in a small town
a small-town girl

Examples of small-town in a Sentence

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Two masked gunmen looking to exact revenge on a small-town Georgia defense lawyer invade his home to find only his wife and two daughters. — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Nov. 2026 That’s in urban America, in rural America, in small-town America, in the heartland of America, and in black and brown communities all throughout America. — ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026 How Far Rural Voters Moved Rural and small-town voters stayed with Republicans on Tuesday, 57 percent to 41 percent. — Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026 The six-episode thriller paints an eerie image of small-town life in Newfoundland, and viewers are intrigued by the mystique of the striking Canadian backdrop. — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for small-town

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“Small-town.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small-town. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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