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

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Both candidates promise to prioritize housing, affordability and maintaining Yolo County’s small-town feel and agrarian nature. Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026 His most endearing subject is Greg Chism, a father of two daughters in small-town Illinois. Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026 During the Scenic Drive Festival, craft vendors and friendly pancake feeds add to the small-town appeal. Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Sep. 2026 While the spans might be the star of the show, there’s plenty of room along the way to pull over for small-town main streets, hiking trails lined with fall colors, and apple cider mills along the way. Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 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 20 Sep. 2026.

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