City Planning

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noun a structure designed to carry water over long distances, typically consisting of a series of arches or pipes

  • The aqueduct was built by the ancient Romans to transport water over long distances.
  • We walked along the aqueduct and enjoyed the view of the surrounding countryside.
  • Let's hang out by the aqueduct and have a picnic.
  • The aqueduct of knowledge flows from books to the minds of eager learners.

noun a hydrant for drawing water from a water main to extinguish fires

  • The fireplug on the corner of the street provides easy access to water for firefighters in case of emergency.
  • Hey, did you see that dog lifting its leg on the fireplug? It's like a regular meeting spot for them.
  • I almost tripped over that dang fireplug on the sidewalk.
  • Her creativity was like a fireplug, always ready to burst forth with new ideas.

noun a person who lives in a suburb, typically someone who has recently moved from an urban area

adjective relating to or characteristic of a suburb or suburban areas

  • The suburbanite commuted to the city for work each day.
  • The suburbanite drove into town for a meeting.
  • The suburbanite was a total city slicker.
  • The suburbanite was like a fish out of water in the bustling city.

noun a high-speed highway, especially one with tolls

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  • The thruway is the fastest route to get to the city.
  • Let's take the thruway to avoid traffic.
  • I always zoom down the thruway to get to my friend's house.
  • The thruway of life is full of unexpected twists and turns.