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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for megacity

Recent Examples of Synonyms for megacity

Noun

The kingdom sounded sirens multiple times on Wednesday across several southern Saudi cities, warning residents to take shelter for fear of potential attacks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
The big story This photograph taken on November 5, 2025 shows employees inspecting photovoltaic (PV) cells used in solar panels at an Adani Group factory in Gujarat’s port city of Mundra.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of city

Noun

Nipping across to one German metropolis is about to get a little easier.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026
Dogan deliberately arranged for Salah’s medical to take place in the metropolis of Istanbul, over 500 miles (nearly 900km) from Trabzon, so the Egyptian could see how frenzied the welcome would be.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of metropolis

Noun

The Panthers had a week to relish their Salt Bowl win but will need to lock back in with the Rams coming to town.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Albion, newly relegated from the Premier League and promotion favourites, were certain to come to town and win this local derby on the opening day.

— Amitai Winehouse, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026