town — a built-up area with a name, defined boundaries, and local government, that is larger than a village and generally smaller than a city
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a built-up area with a name, defined boundaries, and local government, that is larger than a village and generally smaller than a city
Pronunciation (IPA): /taʊn/
Example Sentences
- The whole town knows about Mrs. Kim's legendary kimchi recipe.
- He's the new sheriff in town, but he's afraid of his own shadow.
- Let's meet at the town square at 3 PM.
town
NOUN[/taʊn/]
a built-up area with a name, defined boundaries, and local government, that is larger than a village and generally smaller than a city
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English tūn, originally denoting an enclosed residential settlement or homestead. The word derives from Proto-Germanic origins, referring to a place surrounded by a fence or palisade for protection, reflecting early Germanic settlement practices.
Breakdown
tūn (Old English: enclosed place, homestead) → town. The root tūn is believed to derive from Proto-Germanic and relates to concepts of enclosure and fortification.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The whole town knows about Mrs. Kim's legendary kimchi recipe.”
“He's the new sheriff in town, but he's afraid of his own shadow.”
“Let's meet at the town square at 3 PM.”
“This ghost town used to be bustling with gold miners.”
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