as in village
a small residential settlement the invaders captured the castle and sacked the bourg

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bourg
Noun
  • The surge in the village of Ruidoso, New Mexico, follows the deadly flooding in Texas, where authorities recently reported more than 160 people missing in the aftermath of catastrophic storms.
    Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
  • The outlet reported, citing the village’s website, that Rudioso is susceptible to flash flooding due to the mountainous terrain surrounding it and burn scars can make the flooding worse.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • The bucolic hamlet has maintained its charm even as growth has subtly changed the town’s complexion.
    Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025
  • The trial has drawn podcasters, film crews and true crime fans to the rural town of Morwell, a sedate hamlet in the state of Victoria better known for prize-winning roses.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Bourg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bourg. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!