city

A large place with many homes, streets, and buildings where people live and work.

• I live in a city.
• We visited three cities last summer.
• Which city would you like to live in?

Similar words: metropolis

Common phrases: big city, capital city, city centre

The local government responsible for a large town and its public services.

• The city repaired our road.
• The city has approved a new park.
• Will the city pay for the repairs?

Similar words: municipality, local authority

Common phrases: the city council, city officials, city budget

The central part of a large town, where many shops and offices are.

• We went into the city.
• She takes the train to the city for work.
• Parking in the city costs more than in the suburbs.

Similar words: city centre, downtown

Common phrases: into the city, in the city

The people who live in a large town, considered together.

• The whole city celebrated the victory.
• The city mourned its former mayor.
• News of the rescue filled the city with hope.

Common phrases: the whole city, a city united

Used after another word to say there is a lot of that thing or activity.

• This kitchen is mess city.
• After midnight, the beach becomes party city.
• With every road closed, it was traffic city downtown.

How to use it: noun + city (With all those speakers, it was noise city in there.)

Common phrases: party city, traffic city, trouble city