City
noun
A large town that is important and has many buildings and people.
New York is a very large city.
Often appears as...
- capital city
- city centre
noun
A region in a country or a state that is given its own government to manage itself.
The city of Boston has its own mayor and council.
Often appears as...
- city government
- city administration
noun
A place or situation seen as having a lot of a particular activity or quality.
Silicon Valley is considered the city of innovation.
Often appears as...
- city of dreams
- city of lights
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Idiomatic
noun
The downtown area, usually the oldest part of a city.
We're heading into the city for dinner.
Often appears as...
- city centre
- city rush hour
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Colloquial
noun
A large town that is important and has many buildings and people.
New York is a very large city.
Often appears as...
- capital city
- city centre
noun
A region in a country or a state that is given its own government to manage itself.
The city of Boston has its own mayor and council.
Often appears as...
- city government
- city administration
noun
A place or situation seen as having a lot of a particular activity or quality.
Silicon Valley is considered the city of innovation.
Often appears as...
- city of dreams
- city of lights
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
The downtown area, usually the oldest part of a city.
We're heading into the city for dinner.
Often appears as...
- city centre
- city rush hour
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Size Importance
Cities are larger than towns and often serve as cultural and economic hubs, impacting their surrounding areas.
The city is the main economic driver for the region.
Pro Tip 2/3Population Density
Cities have high population density, with many people living and working in close proximity.
The city is bustling with people everywhere.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Significance
Many cities have a rich history and may contain historical landmarks and monuments.
The city's castle dates back to medieval times.
Pro Tip 1/3Size Importance
Cities are larger than towns and often serve as cultural and economic hubs, impacting their surrounding areas.
The city is the main economic driver for the region.
Pro Tip 2/3Population Density
Cities have high population density, with many people living and working in close proximity.
The city is bustling with people everywhere.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Significance
Many cities have a rich history and may contain historical landmarks and monuments.
The city's castle dates back to medieval times.
Pro Tip 1/3Size Importance
Cities are larger than towns and often serve as cultural and economic hubs, impacting their surrounding areas.
The city is the main economic driver for the region.
Pro Tip 2/3Population Density
Cities have high population density, with many people living and working in close proximity.
The city is bustling with people everywhere.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Significance
Many cities have a rich history and may contain historical landmarks and monuments.
The city's castle dates back to medieval times.
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Noah Wilson-Rich: Every...
You think in the city maybe the temperature's warmer. Why are bees doing better in the city? This is a big question now to help us understand why they should be in the city. Perhaps there's more pollen in the city. With the trains coming in to urban hubs, they can carry pollen with them, very light pollen,
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What happens to our...
comes with a high cost. As for the question of running out of space, the issue isn't so much about total land in the world as it is that large populations cluster together within cities. Most of the big cities in the world may run out of suitable burial grounds within a century.
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What does it mean to be...
Whereas some people seek safety with their families, others attempt passage alone and leave their loved ones behind with the hopes of being reunited later. This separation can be traumatic and unbearably long. While more than half the world's refugees are in cities,
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Is there a disease that...
Regardless, toxoplasma has definitely benefited from humans to become one of the world's most successful parasites. It's not just our willingness to let cats on our dining room tables or in our beds. Raising livestock and building cities which attract rodents
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Human-powered mobility...
fewer cars but what about human powered mobility people throughout the world are searching for new ways to move through their cities powered by their body cycling is one great example biking for commuting is on a rapid rise throughout
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Can you solve...
by devising a complex riddle involving this list of clues. Can you resist tackling a brain teaser written by one of the smartest people in history? Let's give it a shot. The world's rarest fish has been stolen from the city aquarium.
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Mohenjo Daro 101 PIPE...
after the city fell into ruin archeologists paid their first visit the ensuing decades of excavations have unearthed countless clues that tell the tale of mohenjo-daro but it still holds secrets for us to discover
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Where did Russia come...
while residents of some cities enjoyed great culture, literacy, and even democratic freedoms uncommon for the time. But nothing lasts forever. Fratricidal disputes over succession began to erode central power
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Who were the Vestal...
was no longer a virgin. That was the beginning of the end. The accused protested her innocence, but it wasn't enough. She was tried and found guilty. That Vestal's death was meant to protect the city,
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Cuttlefish Hypnotises...
in the world undersea cities crammed full of life
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Noah Wilson-Rich: Every...
You think in the city maybe the temperature's warmer. Why are bees doing better in the city? This is a big question now to help us understand why they should be in the city. Perhaps there's more pollen in the city. With the trains coming in to urban hubs, they can carry pollen with them, very light pollen,
Video examples
What happens to our...
comes with a high cost. As for the question of running out of space, the issue isn't so much about total land in the world as it is that large populations cluster together within cities. Most of the big cities in the world may run out of suitable burial grounds within a century.
Video examples
What does it mean to be...
Whereas some people seek safety with their families, others attempt passage alone and leave their loved ones behind with the hopes of being reunited later. This separation can be traumatic and unbearably long. While more than half the world's refugees are in cities,
Video examples
Is there a disease that...
Regardless, toxoplasma has definitely benefited from humans to become one of the world's most successful parasites. It's not just our willingness to let cats on our dining room tables or in our beds. Raising livestock and building cities which attract rodents
Video examples
Human-powered mobility...
fewer cars but what about human powered mobility people throughout the world are searching for new ways to move through their cities powered by their body cycling is one great example biking for commuting is on a rapid rise throughout
Video examples
Can you solve...
by devising a complex riddle involving this list of clues. Can you resist tackling a brain teaser written by one of the smartest people in history? Let's give it a shot. The world's rarest fish has been stolen from the city aquarium.
Video examples
Mohenjo Daro 101 PIPE...
after the city fell into ruin archeologists paid their first visit the ensuing decades of excavations have unearthed countless clues that tell the tale of mohenjo-daro but it still holds secrets for us to discover
Video examples
Where did Russia come...
while residents of some cities enjoyed great culture, literacy, and even democratic freedoms uncommon for the time. But nothing lasts forever. Fratricidal disputes over succession began to erode central power
Video examples
Who were the Vestal...
was no longer a virgin. That was the beginning of the end. The accused protested her innocence, but it wasn't enough. She was tried and found guilty. That Vestal's death was meant to protect the city,
Video examples
Cuttlefish Hypnotises...
in the world undersea cities crammed full of life
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Quote examples
Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
I don't know if high society is different in other cities, but in Hollywood, important people can't stand to be invited someplace that isn't full of other important people. They don't mind a few unfamous people being present because they make good listeners.
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Frank Lloyd Wright
American Architect
Eventually, I think Chicago will be the most beautiful great city left in the world.
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W. Kamau Bell
American Comedian
Chicago is a world-class city filled with amazing people with big ideas.
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Kendall Jenner
American Celebrity
I've been to some of the most amazing cities in the world.
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Marco Pierre White
British Chef
I think Singapore is one of the great cities of the world.
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Luke Campbell
British Boxer
My family, my city, everyone has been so supportive.
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Erin Heatherton
American Model
Rome is one of my favourite cities in the world.
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Poo Bear
American Musician
Toronto is my favourite city in the world.
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Sadiq Khan
British Politician
London is the greatest city in the world.
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Sofia Kenin
Obviously I'm missing the city life.
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Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
I don't know if high society is different in other cities, but in Hollywood, important people can't stand to be invited someplace that isn't full of other important people. They don't mind a few unfamous people being present because they make good listeners.
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Frank Lloyd Wright
American Architect
Eventually, I think Chicago will be the most beautiful great city left in the world.
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W. Kamau Bell
American Comedian
Chicago is a world-class city filled with amazing people with big ideas.
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Kendall Jenner
American Celebrity
I've been to some of the most amazing cities in the world.
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Marco Pierre White
British Chef
I think Singapore is one of the great cities of the world.
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Luke Campbell
British Boxer
My family, my city, everyone has been so supportive.
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Erin Heatherton
American Model
Rome is one of my favourite cities in the world.
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Poo Bear
American Musician
Toronto is my favourite city in the world.
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Sadiq Khan
British Politician
London is the greatest city in the world.
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Sofia Kenin
Obviously I'm missing the city life.
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