Town
/tˈaʊn/
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Definition
(noun) A settlement; an area with residential districts, shops and amenities, and its own local government; especially one larger than a village and smaller than a city, historically enclosed by a fence or walls, with total populations ranging from several hundred to more than a hundred thousand (as of the early 21st century)
Sentence Examples
This is the town I told you about.
In a town you may pass unnoticed, whereas in a village it's impossible.
CEFR Practice Quiz
I am going into ____ this afternoon to do some shopping and meet a friend for a cup of coffee today.