small-town

adjective

: of or relating to a small town
small-town values/life/charm
: coming from or living in a small town
a small-town girl

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Super 8 From Stand by Me to Stranger Things, there’s just something about a group of small-town friends solving a mystery that resonates with viewers of all ages. — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026 It’s been fifteen years since Alabama Shakes released their debut EP, which catapulted the small-town southern band into an unlikely few years of stardom. — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2026 When Jason Larimore came out as gay in 1994 in small-town Kentucky, almost everyone in his life turned their backs on him except his mom — and Dolly Parton. — Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026 All three derived their empathy from a strong faith in Jesus — but also because that’s what small-town folks do. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for small-town

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“Small-town.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small-town. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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