English · Travel & Places
town
/taʊn/
[/taʊn/]
small urban place
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place with houses, shops, and businesses, larger than a village but smaller than a city.
Example
The small market town comes alive every Saturday when local farmers sell their produce.
The small market town comes alive every Saturday when local farmers sell their produce.
Etymology
From Old English 'tun', originally meaning an enclosure or homestead.
How & Where It’s Used
Everyday word for settlements between villages and cities.