conurbations

noun

Definition of conurbationsnext
plural of conurbation
as in cities

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  1. cities
  2. towns
  3. municipalities
  4. suburbs
Noun
  • Many evacuees sought shelter in neighboring Southern California cities like Santa Monica and Marina del Rey.
    Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Which other California cities made the list?
    Fernanda Galan, Sacramento Bee, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of cities
Noun
  • In the decades since his death, King was honored on nearly 1,000 streets in cities, towns and suburbs across the country, and a few in foreign lands.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • For the Centennial State, business in its ski towns brings huge economic gains, with spending reaching record highs this past year.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of towns
Noun
  • Exceptions to the Rule While most municipalities observe the Christmas holiday, some private waste collection companies may still operate, particularly in areas with high service demands.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • In 2023, an update to Brown Deer's comprehensive plan, a long-range road map municipalities use to guide development and land use, listed the Marketplace as the highest priority redevelopment location in the village.
    Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of municipalities
Noun
  • Settle down in the Vancouver suburbs at some point, get married, have kids, get a condo up at Whistler like his parents.
    Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The 8-30g law applies to communities with less than 10% of their housing categorized as affordable; those are typically affluent or middle-class suburbs and small towns.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of suburbs
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