1. a populated area that is larger than a village but smaller than a city
2. the central business or shopping area of a city or town
Usage: often used with ‘downtown’ or ‘in town’
3. the people living in a particular town
Usage: collective sense

Examples

• She grew up in a small town in Ohio.
• The town has a population of about 15,000 people.
• We’re going into town to do some shopping.
• The whole town came out to watch the parade.
• He moved from the city to a quiet mountain town.
• The town council voted on the new budget.
• There’s a farmers market in the town square every Saturday.