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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  • In the summer, have your lunch out on the terrace, where the views are of the blue waters of the lake and the jewel-box villages on the opposite shore.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • See photos from villages near the lake and read stories from residents about how life has changed.
    Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 1 June 2026
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“Townlets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/townlets. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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