City vs Citty
Learn why “city” is correct and “citty” is incorrect.
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citty
Incorrect spelling - Citty doubles the “t” incorrectly.
"citty" is a common misspelling of "city". Always use "city" when referring to the correct word.
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city
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
City is a large, populated urban area.
Definition of city
"city": City is a large, populated urban area.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for city
- • town
- • metro
Usage Examples
"Correct:" New York is a city.
"Correct:" The city is crowded today.
"Incorrect:" New York is a citty.
"Incorrect:" The citty is crowded today.
Notes:
- • Only one 't'; short and simple.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: City.
Q: Is 'citty' correct?
A: No.
Q: Meaning?
A: A large town.
Q: Example?
A: A busy city.
Q: Tip?
A: Do NOT double the 't'.
Summary
""City" is correct; 'citty' is an unnecessary double-letter spelling."