Thesaurus results for MEGACITY

megacity

noun

ˈme-gə-ˌsi-tē

Definition of megacity

as in city

a thickly settled, highly populated area such modern megacities as São Paulo and Mexico City

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Recent Examples of megacity While Lagos dominates headlines as a megacity of 17 million, secondary cities such as Benin are quietly becoming engines of economic activity, innovation and migration. — Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025 The journey draws three generations of women together across contrasting urban landscapes – Beijing as megacity, Chengdu as major urban center, Luding as small town – against a backdrop of social and economic uncertainty. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 June 2026 The International Land-Sea Center rises 1,503 feet above the dense skyline of Chongqing, a mountainous megacity in southwestern China. — Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026 Hospitality heavyweights like Orient Express, The Ritz-Carlton, Aman and Four Seasons are taking their brand of high-end service to the high seas, betting that affluent travelers would rather board a boutique yacht than a floating megacity. — Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for megacity

Recent Examples of Synonyms for megacity

Noun

In the suburbs and across major cities, the buzzing machines are everywhere.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Rather, the department outlines a checklist developers must complete to get a stamp of recommendation from city staffers before going before the Commission.

— Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026

Definition of city

Noun

Located in the seaside town of Orebić, Villa Korta Katarina & Winery comprises eight luxurious suites, each designed with French balconies or terraces offering stunning sea views.

— Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Beyond the foliage there's apple picking, harvest festivals, Halloween in Salem and a string of storybook towns.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026