City Parts

a very tall building with many floors

The city skyline was dotted with towering high-rises, each competing for prominence.

a rude decoration inscribed on rocks or walls

a modern building that is very tall, often built in a city

The city skyline is dominated by a new skyscraper that towers over all the other buildings.

a framework or padding used to create a fuller rear silhouette in skirts or dresses, popular in 19th-century fashion

a residential area outside a city

After years of living in the city, they decided to move to a suburb to enjoy a quieter lifestyle and more space for their growing family.

a type of shopping center, common in North America

The new plaza has a wide range of shops and restaurants.

a commercial establishment that offers a range of services related to health, beauty, and relaxation, such as massages, facials, saunas, and hot tubs

She booked a relaxing weekend at the spa to unwind.

a large open-air constructed area that is used for playing sports

a piece of land in which dead people are buried, especially one that does not belong to a church

a divided highway designed for high-speed traffic, typically with multiple lanes and limited access points

They drove on the expressway to reach the city center quickly.

an area of a city or country with given official borders used for administrative purposes

The downtown district is known for its skyscrapers and bustling streets.

a large, important city that serves as a significant economic, political, or cultural center for a region or country

the most important street with a lot of shops and businesses in a town

High Street was bustling with shoppers on Saturday morning.

(often plural) a very poor and overpopulated area of a city or town in which the houses are not in good condition

He advocates for better housing solutions for people in slums.

the governmental agency responsible for maintaining law and order, preventing crime, and enforcing laws within a jurisdiction

the governmental agency responsible for responding to fires, rescuing people from dangerous situations

the governmental body overseeing the collection, disposal, and management of waste in a community

a building in which people who manage a city work

She paid her property taxes at city hall before the deadline.

a building or office where a consul carries out diplomatic duties

the ambassador and the staff who represent their government in a foreign country

The embassy attended the peace conference as official representatives of their nation.

services or activities that are intended to help people with financial or family problems, provided by the government

Social service organizations provide essential support to vulnerable populations, such as the homeless, elderly, and individuals with disabilities.

a commercial area in a city or a town that is closed to traffic

The shopping precinct was bustling with pedestrians enjoying the car-free environment.

a painting or photograph representing a city or an urban area

an underground tunnel or path that people can use to cross a road, railway, etc.

They walked through the underpass to reach the other side of the busy intersection.

a narrow path in the countryside

They strolled down the quiet lane, enjoying the peaceful countryside views.

a type of bridge that is built over a road to provide a different passage