megacity
noun
a city having a population of one million or more.
megacities
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pluralof megacity.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In the industrious south, automation is reshaping factories and supply chains, and megacities like Chongqing have become the stuff of influencers' feeds.
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
Astronomical ticket prices, far exceeding those charged in Qatar in 2022, have also drawn the ire of fans already facing elevated costs, particularly in megacities New York and Los Angeles.
From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 2026
China has been recruiting top scientists back home with offers of generous funding, cutting-edge labs, social stability and high standards of living in megacities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 19, 2026
They focused on the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta, two areas that are home to several megacities and key industrial zones.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2025
Just as the East Coast developed into a string of megacities linked by Amtrak, California is evolving into its own megalopolis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2025
