small-town

adjective

: of or relating to a small town
small-town values/life/charm
: coming from or living in a small town
a small-town girl

Examples of small-town in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Between the expansive landscape, cheaper-than-L.A. studio space and the small-town feel, the desert offers the experience of slow time — which can help some artists tap into a flow state without the day-to-day distraction of city living. Angella D’avignon, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2024 Threats and bribes can ensure that a small-town mayor or City Council member turns a blind eye to illicit activities. Simon Romero, New York Times, 25 May 2024 Best known for playing the selfless small-town girl Elena Gilbert (and her many doppelgängers) on The Vampire Diaries, Dobrev has admitted to being accident-prone in the past. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 21 May 2024 Cary, once a minor suburb, has exploded into a major cultural hub while retaining its small-town character. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for small-town 

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“Small-town.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small-town. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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