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cities

n.
US //ˈsɪtiz// UK //sˈɪtiz// cities
  1. 1 more than one city (n.)
    A1 Beginner

    more than one large and important town.

    the plural form of 'city', referring to multiple large, permanent human settlements with significant infrastructure.

    Example

    Tokyo and New York are two of the largest cities in the world.

    Example

    The government is investing heavily in infrastructure to connect major cities across the northern provinces.
    • metropolises
    • urban centers
    Pitfall
    There are many citys in this country.
    There are many cities in this country.

    For nouns ending in a consonant + 'y', change the 'y' to 'i' and add 'es' to make the plural.

Last updated June 19, 2026