city council

noun

: the legislative body of a city

Examples of city council in a Sentence

He's running for city council.

Recent Examples on the Web

His work was recognized by Saratoga Mayor Chuck Page at a city council meeting in February. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

Two police unions in Cambridge are saying technology that detected gunshots in the city but was removed by a city council vote in May could have helped a man found shot dead over the weekend. — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 7 July 2026

Fort Worth city council member Jeanette Martinez, whose district includes the Central Motel, said in a text message to the Star-Telegram that her office has recognized the community concern about the property and has long hoped it would be fixed. — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

At a subsequent city council meeting, Mayor Maguire said the city had received 133 pages of email correspondence regarding the proposal. — Mars King, Twin Cities, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for city council

• counsel

Legal Definition

city council

noun

: the legislative body of a city