Synonyms for

Cities

Verb / ˈsɪti:z / Another word for cities — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cities are places where many people live and work. They are usually larger and more crowded than towns or villages.

Synonyms & similar words

metropolis urbancenter city metropolises towns municipalities settlements megacities conurbations locales districts provinces centers capitals megalopolises communities cosmopolises places

Synonyms by register

Formal

metropolises urban centers municipalities

Informal

towns big towns

Literary

capitals hubs

Antonyms

villages hamlets towns settlements countryside rural areas

Common collocations

  • major cities
  • large cities
  • ancient cities
  • bustling cities
  • modern cities
  • foreign cities
  • the city limits

Word family

noun city
adjective urban
adverb urbanely

Usage note

While 'cities' refers to large, important towns, the singular 'city' can sometimes be used more broadly to refer to any large town, even if it lacks official city status.

Example sentences

  1. I live in a small city near the mountains.
  2. My favorite city to visit is New York.
  3. Cities are usually busier than towns.
  4. In some cities, people use public transportation more than cars.
  5. There are many famous landmarks in cities, like the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Quotes

  • A great city, however large, is nothing more than a collection of villages.
  • The city is not a concrete jungle, it is a human zoo.
  • There's something about arriving in new cities, wandering empty streets with no destination. I will never lose the love for the arriving, but I'm born to leave.

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