Synonyms for

City

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

Definition

a large town or urban area

Synonyms & similar words

metropolis urbancenter metropolis town municipality capital downtown conurbation burg megalopolis megacity cosmopolis polis burg metro CBD conurbation

Synonyms by register

Formal

metropolis urban center conurbation

Informal

town big town the city

Literary

burg civitas

Antonyms

village hamlet town countryside rural area wilderness

Common collocations

  • major city
  • large city
  • small city
  • ancient city
  • bustling city
  • capital city
  • city limits
  • city planning

Word family

noun city
adjective urban
adverb urbanely

Usage note

While 'city' generally refers to a large, densely populated urban area, the specific definition can vary by country and legal status. It is often used informally to refer to any large town.

Example sentences

  1. I visited New York City last summer and saw the Statue of Liberty.
  2. My aunt lives in a small city in the mountains.
  3. The city is always busy with cars and people.
  4. I like to go shopping in the city on the weekends.
  5. The city has a big park with a playground and a lake.

Quotes

  • The city is not a concrete jungle, it is a human zoo. - Desmond Morris
  • I am a city child. I live at the Plaza. - Kay Thompson
  • The city is not a place, it is a people. - Anonymous

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