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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Most city council races will be on the ballot in November, but in San Jose, there is a primary for three seats. Grace Hase, Mercury News, 4 May 2026 Congressional maps have gotten the most attention, but this ruling will reverberate throughout statehouses, city councils, county commissions and more all around the country, which all now will feature fewer protections for voters of color. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026 Also, several cities, including Arlington, Frisco, Irving, and Keller, held mayoral and city council races that could shape local priorities. Doug Myers, CBS News, 3 May 2026 Future expansion While there are no concrete plans for how infants and toddlers will fit into Pre-K 4 SA’s future, city council members are discussing expanding the program. Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 3 May 2026 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 5 May. 2026.

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city council

noun
: the legislative body of a city

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