town
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /taʊn/
Forms: towns
town means: A place with homes, shops, and streets, usually larger than a village and smaller than a city.
noun
A place with homes, shops, and streets, usually larger than a village and smaller than a city.
- I live in a small town.
- The town has a new library.
- We visited three towns during our holiday.
A nearby place with more shops, buildings, and activity than where you are now.
- I am going into town.
- We drove to town to buy shoes.
- Are you coming into town with us tonight?
Questions about town
What does town mean?
A place with homes, shops, and streets, usually larger than a village and smaller than a city.
What is town in other languages?
Türkçe: kasaba · Español: pueblo · Français: ville · Deutsch: Stadt · Italiano: cittadina · 日本語: 町
How do you pronounce town?
It is pronounced /taʊn/.
How do you use town in a sentence?
I live in a small town. The town has a new library.
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- town hall
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