Meaning of the word town in English

What does town mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

town

US /taʊn/
UK /taʊn/
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Noun

1.

a densely populated urban area, typically smaller than a city but larger than a village

Example:
She grew up in a small town in the countryside.
The whole town gathered for the annual festival.
2.

the inhabitants of a town

Example:
The whole town was talking about the new scandal.
The town voted overwhelmingly for the new mayor.
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