town

noun

1. 1

   A settlement; an area with residential districts, shops and amenities, and its own local government; especially one larger than a village and smaller than a city.

   “This town is really dangerous because these youngsters have Beretta handguns.”

2. 2

   Any more urbanized center than the place of reference.

   “I'll be in Yonkers, then I'm driving into town to see the Knicks at the Garden tonight.”

3. 3

   A rural settlement in which a market was held at least once a week.

4. 4

   The residents (as opposed to gown: the students, faculty, etc.) of a community which is the site of a university.

5. 5

   Used to refer to a town or similar entity under discussion.

   “Call me when you get to town.”

6. 6

   A major city, especially one where the speaker is located.

7. 7

   A municipal organization, such as a corporation, defined by the laws of the entity of which it is a part.

8. 8

   An enclosure which surrounded the mere homestead or dwelling of the lord of the manor.

9. 9

   The whole of the land which constituted the domain.

10. 10

    A collection of houses enclosed by fences or walls.

11. 11

    A farm or farmstead; also, a court or farmyard.