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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The six-episode thriller paints an eerie image of small-town life in Newfoundland, and viewers are intrigued by the mystique of the striking Canadian backdrop. — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026 He's built his candidacy around his anti-corruption agenda as state auditor and his small-town upbringing. — CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 In 1912, a small-town businessman in South Dakota started the Yellowstone Trail Association to pressure counties to build roads that connected everyone. — Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026 As Mike teams up with a few pals, a police officer and an events organizer, a funny and remarkably optimistic story of small-town resistance unfolds. — Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 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 6 Nov. 2026.

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