townlets

Definition of townletsnext
plural of townlet
as in villages
a small residential settlement we passed through several sleepy townlets on the long drive to the ski lodge

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villages
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  • Speaking of, the town itself retains a gritty, authentic coal-mining charm, distinct from the polished resort villages elsewhere.
    Brent Rose, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Car 3483 was an ideal vantage point from which to contemplate the snowy countryside and the quaint French villages sliding past.
    Shamilee Vellu, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Townlets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/townlets. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

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