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in town

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪn ˈtaʊn/

in town means: In the town or city where you live, or the one being discussed.

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IN LOCAL AREAA1

In the town or city where you live, or the one being discussed.

  • My sister lives in town.
  • We went shopping in town yesterday.
  • Is there a good hotel in town?

Similar words: locally

Common phrases: live in town, shops in town, stay in town

VISITING OR APPEARINGB1

Present in a place for a visit, performance, or other event.

  • The circus is in town.
  • Our favorite band was in town last weekend.
  • Are you in town for the conference?

Similar words: visiting, here

Opposites: away

Common phrases: be in town, back in town, in town tonight

IN LONDONC1

In London, especially in the central part of the city.

  • I am in town today, near Soho.
  • She works in town and takes the train back to Surrey.
  • We had dinner in town after seeing a play in the West End.

Similar words: in London

Common phrases: be in town, work in town, dinner in town

Questions about in town

What does in town mean?

In the town or city where you live, or the one being discussed.

What is in town in other languages?

Türkçe: şehirde · Español: en la ciudad · Français: en ville · Deutsch: in der Stadt · Italiano: in città · 日本語: 町に

How do you pronounce in town?

It is pronounced /ɪn ˈtaʊn/.

How do you use in town in a sentence?

My sister lives in town. We went shopping in town yesterday.

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