Meaning
A place with many houses, shops, and streets where people live, smaller than a city.
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Word origin
From Old English tun, which first meant a fenced piece of land and then a group of houses.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- tun
Grammar
Examples
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A town is a place where many people live, with houses, shops, and streets. It is bigger than a village but smaller than a city. People go into town to buy things, work, and meet friends.
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Stories
(9)Two Stars
2 min read · Core 1000
Lost in Town
3 min read · Core 1000
The Late Bus
3 min read · Core 1000
Before the Doors Open
4 min read · Core 5000
Two Gardens
4 min read · Core 5000
Not in Front of Them
5 min read · Core 1000
The Night Route
5 min read · Core 5000
The Register
5 min read · Core 5000
The Tuesday Visitor
5 min read · Core 5000
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