urban

[ur-buhn]

urban Definition

• 1. relating to or characteristic of a city or town
• 2. living in a city or town

Using urban: Examples

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

• Example

  The urban population is increasing rapidly.

• Example

  Urban development has caused many environmental problems.

• Example

  She loves the urban lifestyle.

• Example

  The city's urban landscape is constantly changing.

urban Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for urban

• metropolitan
• city
• town
• municipal
• built-up

Antonyms for urban

• rural
• countryside

Idioms Using urban

• urban jungle

  a large, crowded city that is often seen as dangerous or unpleasant

  Example

  Living in the urban jungle can be stressful and overwhelming.

• urban myth

  a widely held belief or story that is not based on fact

  Example

  The urban myth that Walt Disney was cryogenically frozen after his death has been debunked.

• urban sprawl

  the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into surrounding rural areas

  Example

  Urban sprawl has led to the destruction of many natural habitats.

Phrases with urban

• urban area

  a geographical area that is densely populated and developed

  Example

  The urban area of New York City is home to over 8 million people.

• urban renewal

  the process of improving and updating the physical, social, and economic aspects of a city or town

  Example

  The city council approved a plan for urban renewal in the downtown area.

• urban legend

  a story or piece of information that is widely circulated as true but is actually false

  Example

  The urban legend about alligators living in the sewers of New York City has been debunked.

Origins of urban

from Latin 'urbanus', meaning 'of the city'

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Summary: urban in Brief

The term 'urban' [ur-buhn] refers to anything related to a city or town, including its characteristics, population, and lifestyle. It is often used in phrases like 'urban area,' which denotes a densely populated and developed region, and 'urban renewal,' which refers to the process of improving a city's physical, social, and economic aspects. Idioms like 'urban jungle' and 'urban myth' describe the negative aspects of city life, while 'urban sprawl' refers to the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into surrounding rural areas.