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urban
[ur-buhn]
adjective
of, relating to, or designating a city or town.
densely populated urban areas.
living, located, or taking place in a city.
urban rooftop gardening.
characteristic of or accustomed to cities; citified.
He’s an urban type—I can’t picture him enjoying a whole week at our cabin in the woods.
of or relating to the experience, lifestyle, or culture of African Americans living in economically depressed inner-city neighborhoods.
Their first album had a hard, urban vibe.
Offensive., (used as a euphemism for Black or African American, rather than in reference to cities or their residents).
a drug problem that particularly impacts the urban residents in this small town.
urban
/ ˈɜːbən /
adjective
of, relating to, or constituting a city or town
living in a city or town
(of music) emerging and developing in densely populated areas of large cities, esp those populated by people of African or Caribbean origin Compare rural
Other Word Forms
- antiurban adjective
- nonurban adjective
- semiurban adjective
- unurban adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of urban1
Example Sentences
Moreover, there is substantial income variation between urban vs. rural seniors, and between those in coastal megacities and those in hinterland counties.
The centuries-old technique is a feature of Hong Kong’s urban landscape that the government has been moving to phase out because of its flammable nature.
Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated places in the world, making urban disasters a significant risk.
Summer temperatures routinely push past 50C, yet Ahmedabad is one of India's most dynamic urban centres, home to major industries, political heavyweights and expanding infrastructure.
Modern urban areas continue to gain and lose residents for many reasons, including economic pressures, congestion, lifestyle shifts, pollution and, at times, major public health events.
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