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 Kinshasa itself is a megacity of over 15 million people, according to the World Bank, where the vast majority of inhabitants struggle to live day to day. — Emmet Livingstone, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026 The megacity topped the list as the best unexpectedly affordable beach destination with a total of 41 beaches and over 400 family-friendly attractions. — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 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

Multiple agencies from surrounding cities helped with the investigation.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
The relief was palpable in the Thai resort city of Pattaya on Wednesday as service members disembarked for a night on the town.

— Sam Winslade, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of city

Noun

Johannesburg’s Cultural Evolution Johannesburg (also known as Joburg or Jozi) is South Africa’s largest metropolis and the epicenter of its complex cultural evolution.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
Its capital, Panama City, is a thriving metropolis largely powered by industries stemming from the Panama Canal, like banking and maritime services.

— DeMarco Williams, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of metropolis

Noun

Her body was found Monday morning in the waters near Hagley Landing, a boat ramp leading to the Waccamaw River in the small town of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, following an extensive search involving hundreds of people and multiple agencies.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
In her latest book, Stay Buried, siblings new to a remote Vermont town discover that the locals live in fear of a vengeful spirit.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026