A city is a place where many people live and work. It is bigger than a town and has many houses, stores, and roads.
I live in a big city near the sea.
The city has many shops and parks.
Sometimes 'city' refers to a place where there are many offices and banks. It is the main place for business and money activities.
New York City is a large business center.
Many banks are found in the city.
A 'city' can mean a place recognized by law as a city. It has important rules and leaders like a mayor.
The city was given official status last year.
Only cities have a mayor and council here.
People also use 'city' to mean the main or oldest part of a town where many shops and offices are near each other.
We visited the city for shopping today.
The city is busy at night with lights.
In some contexts, 'city' means a place where the army or police have their main center or base for operations.
The army left the city after the battle.
Police city moved to a new building.
'City' can be used in a figurative way to mean a busy or important place for a special thing like ideas, music, or sports.
The city of ideas is very creative here.
This place is the city of sports fans.
