City - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈsɪtɪ|  American pronunciation of the word city
Brit.  |ˈsɪtɪ|  British pronunciation of the word city

noun

- a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts (syn: metropolis)
Ancient Troy was a great city
- an incorporated administrative district established by state charter
the city raised the tax rate
- people living in a large densely populated municipality (syn: metropolis)
the city voted for Republicans in 1994

Extra examples

Major cities like London, Tokyo, and Rome

The city is working to make the streets safer.

A lawsuit against the city

New York City

The nearest big city was St. Louis.

The city of Cleveland celebrated its 200th birthday with fireworks and an outdoor concert.

The city has been living in fear since last week's earthquake.

Ancient Troy was a great city.

Eternal City

City of the Seven Hills

City of Dreaming Spires

Ancient Troy was a great city

The storm downed power lines throughout the city.

Their balcony looks out over the city.

We had dinner at another one of the city's many Italian restaurants.

Word forms

noun
singular: city
plural: cities
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