village

noun

vil·​lage ˈvi-lij 

often attributive

1

a

: a settlement usually larger than a hamlet and smaller than a town

b

: an incorporated minor municipality

2

: the residents of a village

3

: something (such as an aggregation of burrows or nests) suggesting a village

4

: a territorial area having the status of a village especially as a unit of local government

Synonyms

• hamlet

Examples of village in a Sentence

Entire villages come to see the parade.

we stayed in a charming bed-and-breakfast in a lakeside village

Recent Examples on the Web

Christopher Devane, mayor of New Hyde Park, a scant three miles from Kemp's home, said officials there recently reached a successful resolution with a village resident who rewilded her lawn. —Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025

The community also comprises a village center with restaurants, retail and gathering spaces. —Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025

The story follows a young man who gets caught up in political upheaval as tensions rise in Jerusalem and his village amid British crackdowns prompted by the arrival of Jewish immigrants escaping antisemitism in Europe. —Carole Horst, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025

Help protect and preserve Baja Beyond the landscapes, the cruise line fosters meaningful connections with Baja’s local communities through visits to small fishing villages, learning about traditional Baja cuisine, and engaging with local artisans. —Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French vilage, from vil manorial estate, farmstead, from Latin villa

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing village

• global village
• inter-village
• Potemkin village

Rhymes for village

• millage
• pillage
• spillage

Kids Definition

village

noun

vil·​lage ˈvil-ij 

1

: a place somewhat smaller than a town

2

: the people living in a village