noun Uncommon

ville

VIHL

Ville (noun) means a town, used informally, sometimes as a suffix or nickname attached to a place name. Example: “He grew up in a small ville just outside the city.”

noun

A town, used informally, sometimes as a suffix or nickname attached to a place name.

"He grew up in a small ville just outside the city."

How to use ville

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn informal word for a town, often seen tacked onto place names (as in "Smithville").

Word forms

villes plural

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He grew up in a small _____ just outside the city.

Etymology

From French ville, "town," a doublet of villa.

Origin: French

Rhymes for ville

Lille Seville Braille Camille Lucille Orville Deville DeMille Bastille Melville reveille Danville

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ville” mean?

The word “ville” means a town, used informally, sometimes as a suffix or nickname attached to a place name. In plain terms, an informal word for a town, often seen tacked onto place names (as in "Smithville").

How do you pronounce “ville”?

“Ville” is pronounced VIHL (/ˈvɪl/ in IPA).

How do you use “ville” in a sentence?

Here is “ville” used in a sentence: “He grew up in a small ville just outside the city.”

What part of speech is “ville”?

“Ville” is a noun.

Where does the word “ville” come from?

The word “ville” comes from French. From French ville, "town," a doublet of villa.

Is “ville” a common word?

“Ville” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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