Town meaning

What does “town” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“town” is a noun with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city.

town

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”
Synonymstownspeople townsfolk
an administrative division of a county
“the town is responsible for snow removal”
Synonymstownship
United States architect who was noted for his design and construction of truss bridges (1784-1844)
SynonymsIthiel Town

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University