city
noun
a large or important town.
cities
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pluralof city.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A number of postindustrial cities, including Detroit and St. Louis, have attempted similar strategies to reduce blight, but Baltimore’s recent progress stands out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Blake Waller, who co-founded the event in 2023 as a way for his friends to gather without alcohol, said they decided to expand as requests came in from people in other cities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
In the hardest-hit cities, several buildings were marked with a red "X" to warn of the risk of collapse and prohibit pedestrian access.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
The film feels spooky in its prescience, but Ferrell and McKay were far from alone in noticing the culture was heading out of the cities.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
You can only buy Giftech in Remarkable cities, and Dad’s never taken me to one, so I’ve never had any Giftech of my own.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
