city council

noun

: the legislative body of a city

Examples of city council in a Sentence

He's running for city council.
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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s administration has asked city council members to approve a contract for launching a 15-month feasibility study encompassing options to remove, and to keep, light rail — as part of a broader Welton corridor redesign. Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026 Fort Worth voters will again have to weigh in on whether the mayor and city council deserve a pay raise. Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026 The mayor is elected at large and serves alongside eight city council members, voted on by their respective ward residents. Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026 Several Los Angeles city council members called on him to resign from the post, the Los Angeles Times reported earlier this month. Melina Khan, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for city council

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of city council was in 1641

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“City council.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/city%20council. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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city council

noun
: the legislative body of a city

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