Synonyms of city

city

noun

ˈsi-tē 

as in town

a thickly settled, highly populated area

commuters who drive every day between their homes in the suburbs and their jobs in the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of city

In a city known for packed itineraries full of hikes, breweries, and bluegrass shows, Flora offers a different kind of experience, rooted in stillness and sensory pleasure. — Jaha Nailah Avery, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026

But the hidden variables that can dictate virality—expensive recording equipment, proximity to major cities, the time and bandwidth to create and churn out online content—favor those with safety nets and preëxisting cultural capital. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026

The planned network could therefore determine how quickly Joby moves from certification milestones to practical, connected passenger operations in major American cities. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026

Populations within a healthy city shift and schools have to be able to open and close to reflect where kids are actually living. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing city

• city slicker