town meaning and definition

TOWN noun

Definition of town (noun)

1. an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
   • "they drive through town on their way to work"
2. the people living in a municipality smaller than a city
   • "the whole town cheered the team"
   • synonyms: townsfolk, townspeople
3. an administrative division of a county
   • "the town is responsible for snow removal"
   • synonyms: township
4. United States architect who was noted for his design and construction of truss bridges (1784-1844)
   • synonyms: Ithiel Town