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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When Jason Larimore came out as gay in 1994 in small-town Kentucky, almost everyone in his life turned their backs on him except his mom — and Dolly Parton. Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026 All three derived their empathy from a strong faith in Jesus — but also because that’s what small-town folks do. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 These noteworthy towns didn't make the top 10 Didn’t see your favorite small-town paradise in the top 10? Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Skintown follows best friends Vinny and Jonty who party, cut deals and plan to escape small-town life in Northern Ireland during the 1994 ceasefire. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 20 Aug. 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 29 Aug. 2026.

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