City Limits (Noun)
Meaning
The limits of the area occupied by a city or town.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The new highway was built just beyond the city limits to reduce traffic congestion in the urban area.
- The city limits were clearly marked on the map, showing the boundary between the city and the surrounding countryside.
- The police department's jurisdiction ended at the city limits, and any crimes committed beyond that point were handled by the county sheriff's office.
- The city limits had been expanded several times over the years to accommodate the growing population and urban sprawl.
- The small town's city limits were surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, giving it a picturesque rural setting.