(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.

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

Synonym of urban planning

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

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

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

Alternative form of townhouse

plural of town house

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.