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

Katy Trudeau, the current president, will step into the role, bringing a background in urban planning to lead the market’s evolution. —Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024

From a sky-high urban sanctuary in Osaka to an ancient garden oasis in Kyoto, two luxury hotels showcase Japan's striking contrasts. —Essence, 23 Dec. 2024

Quigley is part of a coalition of private and government partners in the Tucson area hoping the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will designate the river as a new urban wildlife refuge. —Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024

The small wheeled bins causing so many woes are New York’s latest step toward its goal of handling trash like its urban peers. —Christopher Maag, New York Times, 21 Dec. 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)