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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
Yet the ensuing volume—which cited such landmarks in Africa as “Herds of Gazelles” and “Loose Sand”—helped spread geographic knowledge and target social problems such as urban poverty.
Moreover, George’s single tax targeted valuable urban land far more than most land reforms.
Within this urban setting, Smith often paused to marvel at nature.
"The goal is to lead and rescue Peru from violence. I believe we have the capacity to confront this urban terrorism," she said.
Dorsey recommends using an air purifier, particularly if you live in an urban area.
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