(petrochemistry) A poisonous manufactured gas, supplied to domestic consumers for heating, cooking and (formerly) lighting; it is a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen formed by the reaction of coke with steam - C + H₂O => CO + H₂.

A building that houses the local government offices of a town. / (by extension) The town council / A widely accessible meeting, particularly where the audience is allowed to interact with the speakers.

The administrative town of a county in Ireland or the United Kingdom. / A similar type of town in China.

The pairing of towns or cities from geographically distinct areas, in order to foster human contact and cultural links.

The chief administrative officer of a town, responsible for maintaining its records.

Synonym of urban planning

A town that has a traditional right to hold a regular market.

A town which has become deserted, usually due to failing economic activity, especially one that still has substantial visible remains.

A planned community or urban development area. / (UK) A town built to address housing shortages after World War II. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see new, town.

plural of town house