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

Recent Examples on the Web Her final summer in small-town Kentucky is off to a great start, when all of a sudden, things take a turn. Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024 In the early morning hours on August 20, 2016, Dearman broke into a home in small-town Citronelle, Alabama, according to a sentencing order filed in the case. Emma Tucker, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024 Maine is full of small-town charm that often gets overlooked when visitors flock to the southernmost parts of the state. Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024 The book tells the story of Swift’s rise to fame, from her small-town beginnings in Pennsylvania, to her move to Nashville, to her travels touring around the globe. Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024 Jill Hunter, a former mayor of Saratoga who first began the beautification effort in 2005, said the group has helped foster a small-town feel. Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2024 But luckily, the Emmy-winning drama about high school football in a small-town Texas has plenty of other attributes. Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2024 Marcus faces a moral dilemma when his family’s company comes to his small-town hideout and tries to snatch land from his newfound friends. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 Apr. 2024 The draws are many: endless mountain views, clean air, small-town living, and tranquility. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2024

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“Small-town.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small-town. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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