B116 words · Intermediate

Around Town vocabulary — B1

City vocabulary for how a town is organised, including a neighbourhood, rush hour and the high street, plus a landmark, the council and a shopping centre.

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population
/ˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃən/
The total group of people who live in one city or country.
Example: Lagos has a population of over twenty million people.
rush hour
The busy time in the morning and evening when everyone travels to or from work.
Example: Avoid the underground during rush hour if you can.
neighbourhood
/ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/
The small part of a town you live in, with its own streets and shops.
Example: We moved to a quieter neighbourhood near the park.
nightlife
/ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf/
All the fun things people can do in a city late in the evening, like clubs and bars.
Example: Barcelona is famous for its amazing nightlife.
commute
/kəˈmjut/
To travel regularly between home and work.
Example: She commutes to the city every day by train.
vibrant
/ˈvaɪbrənt/
Full of life, energy and bright activity.
Example: The night market gives the city a vibrant atmosphere.
borough
/ˈbɜrˌoʊ/
An official area of a large city, especially in the US or UK, each with some of its own local government.
Example: Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.
civic
/ˈsɪvɪk/
Relating to a city or the people who live in it.
Example: The new library was a civic project funded by the council.
settlement
/ˈsɛtəlmənt/
A place where a group of people have made their homes, especially a new one.
Example: The old fishing village grew into a large settlement.
council
/ˈkaʊnsəl/
The group of people who manage the local government of a town or city.
Example: The city council approved plans for a new park.
landmark
/ˈlændˌmɑrk/
A well-known building or feature that helps people recognise a place.
Example: The clock tower is the most famous landmark in the town.
pedestrian
/pəˈdɛstriən/
Someone walking along a street rather than driving or cycling.
Example: A pedestrian stepped out and the taxi stopped quickly.
shopping centre
A large building that holds many separate stores, cafes and places to sit, all indoors.
Example: Let's meet at the shopping centre by the station.
high street
The main road in a town, with most of the shops.
Example: We spent the afternoon shopping on the high street.
town centre
The main, busiest part of a settlement, often full of shops and offices.
Example: Parking is difficult in the town centre on weekends.
retail park
An area on the edge of a town with large stores and space for many cars.
Example: We bought the sofa from a warehouse at the retail park.