Definition of town

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of town is as below...

Town (adv. & prep.) Formerly: (a) An inclosure which surrounded the mere homestead or dwelling of the lord of the manor. [Obs.] (b) The whole of the land which constituted the domain. [Obs.] (c) A collection of houses inclosed by fences or walls.

Lern More About Town

Freeman :: Freeman (n.) A member of a corporation, company, or city, possessing certain privileges; a member of a borough, town, or State, who has the right to vote at elections. See Liveryman..
Sacker :: Sacker (n.) One who sacks; one who takes part in the storm and pillage of a town.
Park :: Park (n.) A piece of ground, in or near a city or town, inclosed and kept for ornament and recreation; as, Hyde Park in London; Central Park in New York..
Courtehouse :: Courtehouse (n.) A county town; -- so called in Virginia and some others of the Southern States.
Townsmen :: Townsmen (pl. ) of Townsma.
Townhall :: Townhall (n.) A public hall or building, belonging to a town, where the public offices are established, the town council meets, the people assemble in town meeting, etc..
Garrison :: Garrison (v. t.) To place troops in, as a fortification, for its defense; to furnish with soldiers; as, to garrison a fort or town..
Assault :: Assault (n.) A violent onset or attack with physical means, as blows, weapons, etc.; an onslaught; the rush or charge of an attacking force; onset; as, to make assault upon a man, a house, or a town..
Seaboard :: Seaboard (a.) Bordering upon, or being near, the sea; seaside; seacoast; as, a seaboard town..
Birthplace :: Birthplace (n.) The town, city, or country, where a person is born; place of origin or birth, in its more general sense..
Cadi :: Cadi (n.) An inferior magistrate or judge among the Mohammedans, usually the judge of a town or village..
Contribution :: Contribution (n.) An irregular and arbitrary imposition or tax leved on the people of a town or country.
Environs :: Environs (n. pl.) The parts or places which surround another place, or lie in its neighborhood; suburbs; as, the environs of a city or town..
Panstereorama :: Panstereorama (n.) A model of a town or country, in relief, executed in wood, cork, pasteboard, or the like..
Towned :: Towned (a.) Having towns; containing many towns.
Ward :: Ward (n.) A division, district, or quarter of a town or city..
Banlieue :: Banlieue (n.) The territory without the walls, but within the legal limits, of a town or city..
Accessible :: Accessible (a.) Easy of access or approach; approachable; as, an accessible town or mountain, an accessible person..
Fall :: Fall (n.) The surrender of a besieged fortress or town ; as, the fall of Sebastopol..
Hotel :: Hotel (n.) In France, the mansion or town residence of a person of rank or wealth..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us