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town

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/taʊn/ · town

A town is a human settlement that is larger than a village but smaller than a city.

Meanings

nounformal

A town is a human settlement that is larger than a village but smaller than a city.

شہر ایک انسانی بستی ہے جو گاؤں سے بڑی اور شہر سے چھوٹی ہوتی ہے۔

شہر

shahr

Synonyms

citycommunitysettlementشہرقصبہعلاقہ

Antonyms

villagecountrysiderural areaگاؤںدیہاتپہڑی

Common Collocations

  • downtown area
  • town square
  • town hall

Example Sentences

The town has a beautiful park where families can enjoy picnics.

شہر میں ایک خوبصورت پارک ہے جہاں خاندان پکنک کا لطف اٹھا سکتے ہیں。

Shahr mein aik khoobsurat park hai jahan khandan picnic ka lutf utha sakte hain.

Every Saturday, there is a town market where locals sell fresh produce.

ہر ہفتہ ایک شہر کی مارکیٹ ہوتی ہے جہاں مقامی لوگ تازہ پیداوار بیچتے ہیں۔

Har hafta aik shahr ki market hoti hai jahan maqami log taza paidawar bechte hain.

The town is known for its historic buildings and friendly residents.

یہ شہر اپنے تاریخی عمارتوں اور دوستانہ رہائشیوں کے لیے جانا جاتا ہے۔

Yeh shahr apne tareekhi imaaraton aur dosti rehayshiyon ke liye jana jata hai.

Easily Confused With

city:A city is usually larger and more densely populated than a town.

Word Family

townsfolk
nounشہری لوگ
township
nounشہر کا علاقہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'town' as a smaller 'city' where everyone knows each other.

Imagine a lively town square filled with people and shops.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

یہ شہر کس کا ہے، یہ کہاں ہے تم بھی بتاؤ، ہر ایک کی نظر میں ہے اس کا ایک راز!

Yeh shahr kis ka hai, yeh kahan hai tum bhi batao, har aik ki nazar mein hai iska aik raaz!

Whose town is this, where is it you tell me too, in everyone's eyes its secret is true!

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نیکی کا شہر خوبصورت ہوتا ہے۔

Nekii ka shahr khoobsurat hota hai.

The town of goodness is beautiful.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "tūn" — enclosure, homestead, village

First known use: 12th century

The word has been used since before the 12th century to denote a settlement or community.