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

Between all of Cape Cod’s lobster roll spots and a town literally named Sandwich, you’d be forgiven for assuming that the peninsula is a challenging destination for gluten-free travelers. — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Police Chief Brian Vaughan recommended to town management that Ciarleglio immediately be fired. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

This will be the first in-town restaurant for chefs and co-owners Andrea Montobbio and David Gibbs. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 15 July 2026

Big crowds of visitors were entertained at events all around town during the World Cup. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026