intown

American

[in-toun, in-toun] / ˈɪnˌtaʊn, ɪnˈtaʊn /

adjective

being in the central or metropolitan area of a city or town.

an intown motel.

Etymology

Origin of intown

First recorded in 1530–40; in + town

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intown

It’s no wonder this hotspot in food-frenzied Decatur, an intown suburb of Atlanta, has become accustomed to holding court.

From Time ● Aug. 12, 2014

Cities are having trouble with rising costs and finding suitable "intown" sites..

From Time Magazine Archive

It is an immense "new town intown" designed for 120,000 residents.

From Time Magazine Archive

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