Levittown

geographical name

Lev·​it·​town ˈle-vət-ˌtau̇n How to pronounce Levittown (audio)
1
unincorporated planned community in western Long Island, New York population 51,881
2
unincorporated planned community near Philadelphia population 52,983

Note: Both Levittowns were developed by the firm Levitt & Sons to provide affordable housing after World War II.

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“Levittown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Levittown. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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