towns

[taʊnz]

towns Definition

an urban area that has a name, defined boundaries, and local government, and that is generally larger than a village and smaller than a city.

Using towns: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "towns" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    There are many small towns in the countryside.

  • Example

    He moved to a town near the coast.

  • Example

    The town council is responsible for maintaining the roads and public spaces.

  • Example

    The town center is always busy on weekends.

towns Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with towns

  • a town that has been abandoned due to economic or environmental factors

    Example

    The gold rush brought many people to the area, but now it's a ghost town.

  • one-horse town

    a small, unimportant town with few attractions or amenities

    Example

    I grew up in a one-horse town where there was nothing to do but hang out at the gas station.

  • a town where most or all of the residents work for a single company

    Example

    The factory provides jobs for everyone in the company town.

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Summary: towns in Brief

The term 'towns' [taʊnz] refers to urban areas that have defined boundaries, local government, and are generally larger than villages but smaller than cities. Examples include small towns in the countryside or coastal towns. Phrases like 'ghost town' refer to abandoned towns, while 'one-horse town' describes small, unimportant towns. 'Company town' denotes a town where most residents work for a single company.