■ noun
1》 a built-up area with a name, defined boundaries, and local government, that is larger than a village and generally smaller than a city.
↘ Brit. dated the chief city or ~ of a region.
2》 the central part of a ~ or city, with its business or shopping area.
3》 densely populated areas, especially as contrasted with the country or suburbs.
4》 the permanent residents of a university ~. Contrasted with gown .
Phrases
go to ~ informal do something thoroughly or enthusiastically.
on the ~ informal enjoying the nightlife of a city or ~.
Derivatives
~ish adjective
~let noun
~ward adjective & adverb
~wards adverb
Origin
OE tūn 'enclosed piece of land, homestead, village', of Gmc origin.