cities
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈsɪtiz// UK //sˈɪtiz// cities
n. large and important towns where many people live and work. They usually have many buildings, shops, and transport systems.
n. large, permanent human settlements with significant populations and complex infrastructure. Plural form of city.
Many people move to big cities to find better jobs.
The government is investing in new public transport systems to connect the major cities across the country.
Rapid urbanisation has transformed these once-quiet coastal villages into sprawling cities that now serve as the nation's primary economic hubs.
Usage
The plural form of 'city'; the final 'y' changes to 'i' before adding 'es'.
Pitfall
cityscitiesNouns ending in a consonant plus 'y' must change the 'y' to 'i' before adding 'es' to form the plural.