Synonyms of town

town

noun

ˈtau̇n 

as in city

a thickly settled, highly populated area

after driving for miles with nothing but corn and wheat fields to look at, we were relieved to roll into a small town and have a bite to eat at the local diner

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of town

There’s no town, no roads, no electricity and no mobile phone coverage. — Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

With the location, Gardiner saw an opportunity to stitch together the town’s commercial core with the residential streets beyond while embracing the kind of walkable lifestyle that has become increasingly desirable in affluent commuter towns. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 July 2026

The surrounding town only adds to the appeal of booking here for a staycation, considering the wealth of restaurants, boutiques, and recreational activities to explore nearby. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026

Lochiel is a remote former border town two hours south of Tucson. — Michael Loria, USA Today, 29 July 2026