town
• noun 1 a settlement larger than a village and generally smaller than a city, with defined boundaries and local government. 2 the central part of a town or city, with its business or shopping area. 3 densely populated areas, especially as contrasted with the country or suburbs. 4 the permanent residents of a university town. Often contrasted with GOWN. — PHRASES go to town informal do something thoroughly or enthusiastically. on the town informal enjoying the nightlife of a city or town. — ORIGIN Old English, enclosed piece of land, homestead, village .
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