noun
- a large town with many people living and working there, usually having local government
- an incorporated municipality with a charter from the state government
Usage: legal/administrative
Examples
- New York is the largest city in the United States.
- She moved from a small town to the big city.
- The city council voted on the new budget.
- Traffic in the city can be very heavy during rush hour.
- Many people commute from the suburbs to work in the city.
- The city has excellent public transportation.
- They’re planning to build a new park in the city center.