village

Definition of villagenext
as in hamlet
a small residential settlement we stayed in a charming bed-and-breakfast in a lakeside village

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Recent Examples of village Trinidad, tucked in northern Humboldt, is a sleepy coastal village with panoramic ocean views and a pace that feels almost timeless. Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026 Since July, valet has only been offered on Tower Drive in the Glen, with the provider reporting that between 20 and 40 vehicles are parked each day the service is available, a village memo said. Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026 This Winter for Skiing, Wildlife, and Wellness Get ready for snowy fairytale villages, Christmas markets, and winter sports galore. Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026 Saxonham was a village – not much more than a hamlet in truth – a few miles from Dungeness. Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for village
Recent Examples of Synonyms for village
hamlet
Noun
  • Here are our 7 favorite small adventure towns around the world, from coastal enclaves to alpine hamlets.
    Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Saxonham was a village – not much more than a hamlet in truth – a few miles from Dungeness.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026

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“Village.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/village. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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