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

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Land O’Lakes and Imagine hold up Friday Night Lights, which aired from 2006 to 2011, as an example of the best of the best, showing the depth of a small-town community. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 8 July 2026 Ranchman’s, an 80-year Denton County landmark and one of America’s most popular small-town cafes, has reopened in spectacular fashion. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 Parades and other seasonal events show off its small-town spirit. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 July 2026 Rocheport is a historic Missouri River village known for its wineries, walkable downtown, and peaceful small-town atmosphere. Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 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 13 Jul. 2026.

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