Synonyms of borough

borough

noun

as in city

Related Words

• city
• town
• municipality
• metropolis
• burg
• downtown
• megalopolis
• midtown
• suburb
• inner city
• cosmopolis
• megacity
• core city
• suburbia
• asphalt jungle
• central city
• garden city
• conurbation
• exurb
• edge city
• urban sprawl

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of borough

Davidson – a loud and proud local – wondered if the mayor had any connection to the borough during a recent sit-down with Variety. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Grant money will be disbursed annually through partners in each borough, who will then distribute the funds to artists, collectives, and small nonprofits. — News Desk, Artforum, 5 Oct. 2026

At the consultation, the promotional literature provided by Trafford Council, the borough where United have been based since local government boundaries were redrawn in 1974, explained that 15,000 new homes would be built and 48,000 jobs created. — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Set in the heart of New York City with abundant green space, independent mom-and-pop shops, and a residential feel, the borough of Brooklyn has plenty of warm vibes to explore. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 Oct. 2026