plural noun
Large towns where many people live and work, with many buildings, roads, and services.
Many people live in big cities.
I love visiting different cities.
American English
How to pronounce cities
nounA1Very common word
SIHdeez
/ˈsɪ.ɾiz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of city
Large towns where many people live and work, with many buildings, roads, and services.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
The local governments of cities, especially when they make decisions or provide services.
The cities approved new bus routes.
The cities are repairing the roads.
Good to know
Here, cities means local governments, not the buildings or streets.
Useful expressions
the central part of a city
Our hotel is near the city center.
the building where a city government works; sometimes, the city government itself
You can pay the fee at city hall.
the official boundaries of a city
The sign shows the city limits.
Related words & forms
In the plural, city changes to cities: one city, two cities.