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Town Definition & Meaning

town
noun
  1. an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city; "they drive through town on their way to work"
  2. the people living in a municipality smaller than a city; "the whole town cheered the team"
  3. an administrative division of a county; "the town is responsible for snow removal"
  4. United States architect who was noted for his design and construction of truss bridges (1784-1844)

"Town" in song lyrics

See how town is used in real songs:

  • "A playa tryin' to put it down on the town"
    (11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit]
  • "Bud even hatas in the town"
    (11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit]
  • "When you in the Sco town"
    (11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit]

Usage tips for "town"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "town" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for town to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does town mean?
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city; "they drive through town on their way to work" the people living in a municipality smaller than a city; "the whole town cheered the team" an administrative division of a county; "the town is responsible for snow removal" United States architect who was noted for his design and construction of truss bridges (1784-1844)
What part of speech is town?
Town is a noun.
How many definitions does town have?
Town has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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