city block

/ˌsɪdi blɑk/
/ˈsɪti blɒk/
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Other forms: city blocks

Definitions of city block
  1. noun
    a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings
    synonyms: block
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    type of:
    area, country
    a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
Pronunciation
US
/ˌsɪdi blɑk/
UK
/ˈsɪti blɒk/
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