market town
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of market town
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
Example Sentences
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In neighbouring Worcestershire, a number of homes were damaged and 30 properties evacuated in the market town of Pershore, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, England—This redbrick northern market town isn’t exactly famed as a British political bellwether.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026
Merthyr Mawr estate in Bridgend was used as the Holmes' English estate, with filming also taking place in the market town of Monmouth and at Margam Park, near Port Talbot.
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2026
Following a tip-off, Noble headed to the police station in the historic market town of Aylsham, more than an hour's drive from Andrew's home.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026
When we finally reach Casse, a brown and dusty, dirt-street market town made of wood and corrugated metal, Farmer feeds me Cokes.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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