free city
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of free city
First recorded in 1610–20
Example Sentences
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Mamdani, a state lawmaker for New York's Queens borough, appealed to voters by pledging to tackle the soaring cost of living, offering free city bus travel, childcare and city-run grocery stores.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2025
She liked his specific policy proposals, like fast and free city buses, and his specific plans to make those proposals happen.
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2025
Or take Uber or a free city bus to the rental car center at Albuquerque International Sunport airport, where more options are available.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2024
"Florida and Miami are an open and free city and state," she said.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2022
Dany was thirteen, old enough to know that such gifts seldom come without their price, here in the free city of Pentos.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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