urban

adjective

ur·​ban ˈər-bən 

: of, relating to, characteristic of, or constituting a city

Examples of urban in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Boasting a small urban farm on its premises that supplied the restaurant with some of its produce, edible flowers and more, Public Greens carved out a reputation as a chic farm-to-table eatery with dishes like salads, grain bowls, and veggie-centric brunches. —Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024

The platform’s content acquisition strategy, outlined in its 2024 policy, targets urban, metro, middle India, and non-resident Indian audiences. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024

The states where car insurance tends to be more expensive are usually highly urban, have both higher wages and higher prices, and the traffic density tends to be greater. —Hilary Tetenabaum, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024

Carbon Emission Reduction The most direct benefit of BEPS is the reduction in GHG emissions from one of the largest sources in urban areas. —Ali Hoss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin urbanus, from urbs city

First Known Use

circa 1634, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing urban

• anti-urban
• urban district
• urban legend
• urban planner
• urban renewal
• urban sprawl

Kids Definition

urban

adjective

ur·​ban ˈər-bən 

: of, relating to, typical of, or being a city

urban life

an urban area

Biographical Definition

Urban

biographical name

Ur·​ban ˈər-bən 

name of 8 popes: especially II ( Odo ˈō-(ˌ)dō  of Lagery) circa 1035–1099 (pope 1088–99)