Town: meaning, definitions and examples

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town

 

[ taสŠn ]

Context #1 | Noun

in a city

A town is a place with a smaller population than a city. It is usually smaller in size and has a more close-knit community. Towns often have a main street with shops and restaurants.

Synonyms

hamlet, settlement, village

Examples of usage

  • There is a charming town square in the center of the town.
  • The town hall is where the local government offices are located.
  • The town is known for its annual festival celebrating the harvest.
Context #2 | Noun

in a general sense

Town can also refer to any urban area, regardless of size. It is often used to describe a place where people live, work, and socialize.

Synonyms

city, metropolis, urban area

Examples of usage

  • She moved to a small town in the countryside.
  • The town was bustling with activity on a Saturday afternoon.

Translations

Translations of the word "town" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคนเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stadt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kota

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ัั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ miasto

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”บ (ใพใก)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ville

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ciudad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kasaba

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„์‹œ (๋„์‹œ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏูŠู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mฤ›sto

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mesto

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŸŽ้•‡ (chรฉngzhรจn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mesto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรฆr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒšแƒแƒฅแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸษ™hษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ciudad

Word origin

The word 'town' originated from the Old English word 'tun,' which meant an enclosed piece of land or a farm. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to a populated area smaller than a city. Towns have played a significant role in human settlement patterns and urban development throughout history.

See also: tow, toward, tower, undertow.