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 But despite the risk of public scrutiny and legal ramifications, with the help of the queens, the drag show performers consisted of everyday residents of small-town Tennessee. Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2024 Hollywood came to small-town Texas in November, 2022, when crews transformed the tiny town of Venus into Hardin, Montana, to film a dramatic scene for the mid-season finale of Yellowstone season five. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2024 For over 40 years Fire Sign Cafe has been serving locals and visitors alike in that classic small-town diner way, with breakfast all day and an annex behind the main building offering grab-and-go items and locally roasted coffee. Sunset Magazine, 23 Apr. 2024 Similarly, Carvoeiro and Lagoa attract those seeking small-town living and a quieter lifestyle. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2024 In the film, as an imminent construction project looms over a beloved small-town baseball field, a pair of New England Sunday league teams face off for the last time over the course of a day. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024 Other than in Pella, small-town libraries under threat didn’t invite me. Diana Goetsch, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024 Creator Steve Yockey conjures a version of small-town Washington where a shopkeeper (Michael Beach) might secretly be a walrus and cats might speak in salty Jersey accents. Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024 Even during the summer, some parts of it manage to maintain that small-town vibe and don't get unbearably crowded, boasting an assortment of adorable ice cream and coffee shops, long stretches of sandy beaches, and great waterfront access. Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2024

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“Small-town.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small-town. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.

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