🇺🇸 How to say

“town” in English

town

Illustration of "town" in a English cultural setting — A small, bustling town center with traditional shops and a few modern cafes. People are walking along the narrow streets lined with old houses and colorful signs. The warm glow of lanterns lights up the evening.

Usage note

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

Examples

I live in a small town.
I live in a small town.
The town has a park.
The town has a park.
We go to town often.
We go to town often.

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