City
/sɪtɪ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:9 pts4 letters
Definition of City
noun
- A large settlement, bigger than a town; sometimes with a specific legal definition, depending on the place.
"São Paulo is the largest city in South America."
- A settlement granted special status by royal charter or letters patent; traditionally, a settlement with a cathedral regardless of size.
- The central business district; downtown.
"I'm going into the city today to do some shopping."
- A large amount of something (used after the noun).
"It's video game city in here!"