urban

adjective

ur·​ban ˈər-bən 

: of, relating to, characteristic of, or constituting a city

Examples of urban in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, the full impact of this toxic urban smoke may take years to fully understand. —John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025

Caesars Entertainment invested a hefty $435 million to dramatically transform what used to be the 25-year-old Harrah’s into Caesars New Orleans, where world-class gaming experiences meet an urban resort. —Katie Chang, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025

Unlike most medical dramas, which take place at big, urban hospitals, the Fricke/Padalecki project spotlights rural medicine, which is rarely seen on TV. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025

The compounds were an essential part of Teotihuacan’s urban fabric, allowing a population of up to 200,000 people to live compactly within the city. —Ashley Gardini, JSTOR Daily, 14 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin urbanus, from urbs city

First Known Use

circa 1634, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing urban

• anti-urban
• urban district
• urban legend
• urban planner
• urban renewal
• urban sprawl

Kids Definition

urban

adjective

ur·​ban ˈər-bən 

: of, relating to, typical of, or being a city

urban life

an urban area

Biographical Definition

Urban

biographical name

Ur·​ban ˈər-bən 

name of 8 popes: especially II ( Odo ˈō-(ˌ)dō  of Lagery) circa 1035–1099 (pope 1088–99)