city council

noun

: the legislative body of a city

Examples of city council in a Sentence

He's running for city council.
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Fort Worth residents packed a city council public comment meeting Tuesday, demanding that Mayor Mattie Parker apologize for comments directed at nonprofit leader and community activist Patrice Jones. Amanda McCoy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2025 For older children, Aaron continues his adventures with the other Questioneers in a chapter book series, including Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake, in which his art saves a snake named Vern from a disgruntled city council. Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 15 Oct. 2025 No federal or state offices are on the ballot in 2025, but candidates for city councils and mayor are. Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2025 The headline-grabbing plans were among the boldest from a Detroit city council member in recent memory, according to several political watchers. Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for city council

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of city council was in 1641

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“City council.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/city%20council. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

Legal Definition

city council

noun
: the legislative body of a city

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