city UK /sɪtɪ/US /ˈsɪt.i/ noun4 •a place bigger than a town, where a great many people live and workSão Paulo is the largest city in South America. •(UK) A settlement granted special status by royal charter or letters patent; traditionally, a settlement with a cathedral regardless of size.St Davids itself is the smallest city in Great Britain, with a population of less than 2,000. — 2014 •(Australia) The central business district; downtown.I'm going into the city today to do some shopping. •(slang) A large amount of something (used after the noun).It’s video game city in here! formscities