Thesaurus results for VILLAGE

village

noun

ˈvi-lij

Definition of village

as in hamlet

a small residential settlement we stayed in a charming bed-and-breakfast in a lakeside village

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Recent Examples of village Rocheport is a historic Missouri River village known for its wineries, walkable downtown, and peaceful small-town atmosphere. — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 Four parents and grandparents face child endangerment charges as officials probe how the family evaded schools, medical records and oversight in a village of fewer than 1,000. — Julie Carr Smyth, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 The small, photogenic village of Aurora, which hugs the eastern shoreline of Lake Cayuga, is home to a new spa that draws inspiration from this landscape and places an emphasis on hydrotherapy. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 Said Oulhadj, 62, a primary school principal in a mountain village, wanted to run with the independent Thagmats (Fraternity) party but was banned. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for village

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hamlet

Noun

In Umbria, there’s the medieval hamlet of Solomeo, where Brunello Cucinelli’s luxury empire is headquartered across an array of historic buildings, including a library, a theater, and its very own vineyard.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 June 2026
Nearby hamlets like Findeln and Zmutt are perfect for a rustic lunch in a traditional mountain hut, while the charming town of Brig, just down the valley, makes an easy day trip by train.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026

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