Definitions

town

[toun] / taʊn /

NOUN

incorporated community

Synonyms

STRONGEST

city metropolis municipality township

STRONG

boondocks borough burg hamlet seat sticks

WEAK

whistle-stop

Example Sentences

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We live in a small town in Nebraska.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

With “Adolescence” we told a story about a small family in a Northern town and the whole world leaned in.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Ko Kaung and his men took control of Hpapun, a town in Karen state, and a sprawling military base two years ago.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

"The UN is not the only game in town," said Espinosa.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

We’re the town you ride through and pray to God you never need to stop in.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold