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
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There are quaint shops and little restaurants that give the area a quintessential small-town feel.
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Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Galena, Illinois One of the Midwest’s most picturesque and historic small-town gems sits in the rolling hills of northwest Illinois near the Mississippi River.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 15 June 2025
Clay County Southwest of Jacksonville, Clay County blends small-town charm and outdoor adventure in true North Florida style.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
In his memoir-in-essays, Hiller recounts his early days in a small-town Lutheran church and his early days in the entertainment business.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 14 June 2025
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Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Galena, Illinois One of the Midwest’s most picturesque and historic small-town gems sits in the rolling hills of northwest Illinois near the Mississippi River.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 15 June 2025
Clay County Southwest of Jacksonville, Clay County blends small-town charm and outdoor adventure in true North Florida style.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
In his memoir-in-essays, Hiller recounts his early days in a small-town Lutheran church and his early days in the entertainment business.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 14 June 2025
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 1 Jul. 2025.
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