City

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪti/

Definitions of city

noun a place where people live and work, usually with a local government

Example Sentences

A1 I live in a city.

A2 The city has many tall buildings.

B1 The city is known for its vibrant nightlife.

B2 I enjoy exploring the city's museums and galleries.

C1 The city's infrastructure is well-developed and efficient.

C2 The city's skyline is breathtaking, especially at night.

Examples of city in a Sentence

formal The city council passed a new ordinance to improve public transportation.

informal I love exploring the city on weekends with my friends.

slang The city is lit on Friday nights, so many things to do!

figurative In the city of dreams, anything is possible if you work hard enough.

Grammatical Forms of city

• past tense: visited
• plural: cities
• comparative: more city
• superlative: most city
• present tense: visit
• future tense: will visit
• perfect tense: have visited
• continuous tense: visiting
• singular: city
• positive degree: city
• infinitive: to visit
• gerund: visiting
• participle: visited

Origin and Evolution of city

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'city' originated from the Latin word 'civitas', which referred to a community or body of citizens.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'city' evolved to refer to a large and important human settlement with a high population density, organized government, and significant economic activities.