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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Cynthiana is a historic Kentucky town less than an hour from Lexington with more than 30 murals, a walkable downtown, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere. Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026 One of America’s fastest-growing cities combines a thriving historic downtown, local restaurants, parks, and events with authentic small-town charm. Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 19 July 2026 That allowed small-town publishers to offer national and international news with local content. Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026 Here, a veteran Los Angeles detective (Al Pacino) teams with a small-town investigator (Hilary Swank) to solve a murder in remote Alaska. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 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 26 Jul. 2026.

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