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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With low home prices, nature trails, and small-town charm, this Michigan city might be your perfect retirement destination.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
Prestigious man of letters Sheridan Whiteside (Monty Woolley) spills down the snowy front steps at the home of a small-town family, the Stanleys — where he's planned a promo dinner in Mesalia, Ohio, right around the holidays.
—Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
The area is known for its incredible natural beauty, wild horses, gorgeous waterfront views, small-town charm, rich history, and for lending its name to the teen drama, Outer Banks.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
Kate is bitter because Everett’s career as a small-town doctor overshadowed her dreams of being an eco-conscious architect.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
Prestigious man of letters Sheridan Whiteside (Monty Woolley) spills down the snowy front steps at the home of a small-town family, the Stanleys — where he's planned a promo dinner in Mesalia, Ohio, right around the holidays.
—Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
The area is known for its incredible natural beauty, wild horses, gorgeous waterfront views, small-town charm, rich history, and for lending its name to the teen drama, Outer Banks.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
Kate is bitter because Everett’s career as a small-town doctor overshadowed her dreams of being an eco-conscious architect.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
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 17 Dec. 2025.
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