towns
word · lemma: town
/ˈtaʊnz/
townz
/tˈaʊnz/
townz
Definition
Towns are places that are larger than villages but smaller than cities, where people live and work.
Usage & Nuances
Use 'towns' for multiple places; singular is 'town.' Not as large or developed as 'cities.' Often used in the phrase 'small towns.' Do not use for huge urban centers.
Spanish: pueblos - ciudades pequeñasPortuguese (BR): cidades pequenasPortuguese (PT): vilas - cidades pequenasChinese (Simplified): 城镇 - 小城Chinese (Traditional): 城鎮 - 小鎮Hindi: कस्बे - छोटे शहरArabic: بلدات - مدن صغيرةBengali: শহরগুলিRussian: городаJapanese: 町々Vietnamese: thị trấnKorean: 읍 - 소도시Turkish: kasabalarUrdu: قصبےIndonesian: kota kecil
Example Sentences
Many towns in Europe are very old.
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Small towns can be quiet and peaceful.
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The map shows all the towns in the region.
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Some people prefer living in towns rather than in busy cities.
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There are several charming towns along the coast.
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In the summer, these towns fill up with tourists.
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