Synonyms for

Towns

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

Definition

A town is a place where people live, smaller than a city but larger than a village.

Synonyms & similar words

ithieltown townspeople town townsfolk township city metropolis municipality borough village settlement hamlet community locale district region township quarter suburb neighborhood downtown center heart midst core

Synonyms by register

Formal

municipality borough commune

Informal

burg dot neck of the woods

Literary

hamlet village

Antonyms

city metropolis megalopolis capital urban center

Common collocations

  • small town
  • market town
  • coastal town
  • mountain town
  • sleepy town
  • bustling town
  • old town
  • town square

Word family

noun town
adjective townish

Usage note

While 'town' can refer to any size of settlement smaller than a city, it often implies a community of moderate size, distinct from a village or a large urban area.

Example sentences

  1. We visited several towns on our road trip.
  2. My grandparents live in a small town in the mountains.
  3. The town council voted to build a new playground.
  4. The town square was decorated with lights for the holiday season.
  5. The towns economy relies heavily on tourism.

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