Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in town

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.24 in modern English

Syllables: in- -town
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

3

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

In the town or city where one lives; in the town or city being referenced.

prep_phrase

In the town or city where one lives; in the town or city being referenced.

prep_phrase

Present; making an appearance.

Informal

Example Sentences

"Living in town makes it much easier to get to work."
"Tell everyone I'll be in town for a few days."
"They definitely make the best burgers in town."
"Lots of new businesses are opening up in town."
"In the growing gambling industry, alongside table games (poker, roulette, etc.) and slot machines, there is a new game in town."

Usage

Informal

Phrases

only game in town

Frequently Paired Words

only game in town

Antonyms

out of town

Questions

What does in town mean?: In the town or city where one lives; in the town or city being referenced.

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