county
Meaning
A county is a specific geographical area within a country, often used for administrative purposes, that can encompass multiple towns and communities.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "county" with "country," as they refer to different administrative divisions.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
morning
,
Maria
walks
through
the
quiet
streets
of
her
town
to
the
county
library
where
she
volunteers
.
She
spends
a
few
hours
shelving
books
and
helping
visitors
find
information
about
local
history
and
services
.
Although
the
library
is
small
,
it
feels
important
because
it
brings
the
whole
community
together
for
events
and
meetings
.
On
Saturdays
,
children
come
for
story
time
and
older
people
join
a
discussion
group
about
recent
news
.
Maria
likes
this
routine
because
it
helps
her
meet
neighbors
and
learn
more
about
life
in
the
county
.
Common Phrases
county government
county fair
county seat
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