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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Rick Dial, who played a small-town radio reporter in the film, was actually a local furniture salesman.
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Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Jothan seemed agreeably nerdy—less astro-jazzman than small-town postal clerk—but his attempt at reassurance backfired.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Every August, Spain's population shuffles—locals flee inland cities for the coast, small-town restaurants pull down their shutters, and tourist destinations hit peak season.
—Ryan Craggs, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The morning mist, the shade, and the small-town feel draw people in and won’t let go.
—Christine Lennon, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Jothan seemed agreeably nerdy—less astro-jazzman than small-town postal clerk—but his attempt at reassurance backfired.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Every August, Spain's population shuffles—locals flee inland cities for the coast, small-town restaurants pull down their shutters, and tourist destinations hit peak season.
—Ryan Craggs, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The morning mist, the shade, and the small-town feel draw people in and won’t let go.
—Christine Lennon, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 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 19 Feb. 2026.
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