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
The city began charging for some of its parking spaces, which spurred employees of local businesses to use nearby free city lots, freeing up curb spaces for customers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2025
Staff, volunteers and neighbors who love Rainier Beach’s Kubota Garden work to maintain the free city landmark as it welcomes more visitors than ever before.
From Seattle Times ● May 7, 2023
“Meereen is a free city of free men.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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