town
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/taʊn/
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/taʊn/
A built-up area with houses, shops, and other facilities where people live, smaller than a city.
The town has a population of 20,000 people.
The community of people living in a town.
The whole town was invited to the mayor's speech.
The central area of a town where shops and businesses are located.
We went to the town center to do some shopping.
A specific town where someone lives or works, or that has been mentioned.
He moved to a different town for a new job.
The lifestyle and environment found in towns and cities, as opposed to rural areas.
She prefers the hustle and bustle of town life over the quiet of the country.