What does TOWNS mean?

Parts of Speech:

Towns is a noun, which is one of the eight parts of speech in English.

Definitions:

1. A densely populated urban area, typically smaller than a city and larger than a village, together with its surrounding suburbs.
2. The inhabitants of a town; townspeople.

Pronunciations:

• US: /taʊnz/
• UK: /taʊnz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "towns" originated from the Old English word "tūn," which means "enclosure, village, farmstead." It has been in use since the 12th century. The word is commonly used to refer to a densely populated urban area, typically smaller than a city and larger than a village, together with its surrounding suburbs. It can also refer to the inhabitants of such an area.

Synonyms:

• City
• Municipality
• Metropolis
• Suburb
• Village

Related Words:

• Cites
• Ville
• Hamlet
• Place
• Manor

Example Sentences:

1. She moved to the town of Springfield, where she opened a small business.
2. The townspeople were excited for the annual festival that was coming up.