cityward
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of cityward
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at city, -ward
Example Sentences
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He stopped the first car which came along, headed cityward.
From Time Magazine Archive
Near by the soldier also leaned against the rail, looking not, however, at New Orleans but at her, while all unconscious of his regard she continued to gaze cityward.
From The Strollers by Fisher, Harrison
Herein is a germ of the cityward migration: the farmer himself is looking for "something better" for his children.
From The Homesteaders A Novel of the Canadian West by Stead, Robert J. C.
He chose a stick with care from a rack at the front door, walked to the Avenue and turned determinedly cityward, walking jauntily.
From Blacksheep! Blacksheep! by Nicholson, Meredith
Overhead the noise of their own train rumbling cityward made a terrific din; and as though that were not enough, still higher up the great elevated car line made a rumble and roar.
From Mary Jane's City Home by Gooch, Thelma
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