in town

Meaning

In the town or city where one lives; in the town or city being referenced.
He'll be in town next week for business.
Tell everyone I'll be in town for a few days.
They definitely make the best burgers in town.
Lots of new businesses are opening up in town.
(as traditionally used in the environs of London, England, sometimes written 'in Town') In London, especially central London.

(informal) Present; making an appearance.

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Examples

When the biggest, richest, glassiest buildings in town are the banks, you know that town's in trouble. Edward Abbey

Hain't we got all the fools in town on our side And hain't that a big enough majority in any town. Mark Twain

Actors always have to fight for the good parts. There are so few good roles written for women each year, and when one is written like this every actress in town covets the role. Halle Berry

That is fashionable in town is never prohibited. Swahili Proverb

The servant wench that has a mother in town swoons seven times a day. Spanish Proverb

The dog that has its bitch in town never barks well. Spanish Proverb

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