capital
/ˈkæpətəl/The most important city of a country, where the government works.
Example: Madrid is the capital of Spain and its biggest city.
A214 words · Elementary
Around Town vocabulary — A2
City vocabulary for the parts of a town everyone uses, including a square, a car park and a supermarket, plus a skyscraper and a crowded downtown.
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14crowded
/ˈkraʊdəd/Full of too many people in one place.
Example:
The metro is really crowded at eight in the morning.
skyscraper
/ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/A very tall modern building with many floors in a big city.
Example:
You can see the whole city from that skyscraper.
pollution
/pəˈluʃən/Dirty air, water or land caused by cars, smoke and rubbish.
Example:
The pollution in the city centre makes my eyes hurt.
local
/ˈloʊkəl/Belonging to or connected with a particular area.
Example:
We ate at a local restaurant recommended by our host.
modern
/ˈmɑdərn/Using new ideas, methods or styles; not old-fashioned.
Example:
The city has some striking modern architecture.
downtown
/ˈdaʊnˈtaʊn/The central business area of a city, especially in American English.
Example:
We spent the afternoon shopping downtown.
high-rise
A very tall building with many floors.
Example:
They live on the top floor of a high-rise near the river.
postcode
A set of letters and numbers used to identify a specific area for mail.
Example:
Type in your postcode to find your exact address.
resident
/ˈrɛzɪdənt/Someone who lives in a particular place.
Example:
Only local residents can park on this street.
pavement
/ˈpeɪvmənt/The raised path at the side of a street where people walk safely.
Example:
Cyclists shouldn't ride on the pavement.
square
/skwɛr/A wide open paved space with buildings all around it in the middle of a town.
Example:
The main square is full of cafes and street musicians.
car park
An area or building where drivers leave their vehicles for a while.
Example:
There's a free car park behind the station on Sundays.
supermarket
/ˈsupərˌmɑrkɪt/A large shop where you buy food and other things for your home.
Example:
I need to go to the supermarket for milk and bread.
