cities

noun

1. 1

   A large settlement, bigger than a town; sometimes with a specific legal definition, depending on the place.

   “São Paulo is the largest city in South America.”

2. 2

   A settlement granted special status by royal charter or letters patent; traditionally, a settlement with a cathedral regardless of size.

3. 3

   The central business district; downtown.

   “I'm going into the city today to do some shopping.”

4. 4

   A large amount of something (used after the noun).

   “It's video game city in here!”