town · noun /tɑʊn/
town (PLACE)
A1 C or U a place with houses, stores, and other buildings where people live and work that is smaller than a city
Dictionary examples:
He was born in the small town of Elnora, Indiana.
We drove through several small, coastal towns.
They stayed at the best hotel in town.
Mr. Ahern is a member of the town council.
Learner example:
He is from Lithuania and he lives in my town. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)
town (NEARBY PLACE)
A2 a larger city or town nearby where people go to work or shop or for entertainment
Dictionary examples:
She's going into town to do some shopping.
I'll be in town on Tuesday.
Learner example:
I will meet you in town at 1:00 p.m. (Key English Test; A2; Chinese)
town (PLACE YOU LIVE)
B1 U the place where you live or work
Dictionary examples:
I'm leaving town for a few days.
Barbara is out of town on business this week.
Learner example:
I[t]'s just that I'm going to be out of town because of a volleyball competition. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)
