Definition of "city"

Kid-friendly meaning of city, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "city" mean?

city (noun) — a big place where lots of people live and work.

Part of speechNoun Syllables2 (ci·ty)

Example sentences using "city"

Grade K–2
The city has tall buildings.
Grade 3–5
She moved to a new city with subways, museums, and food from every continent.
Grade 6–8
Walking through a strange city for the first time always feels like reading the opening chapter of a book you can't put down.

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