noun
- large urban areas formed by the expansion and merging of several towns or cities
Usage: plural form of conurbation
Examples
- The largest conurbations in the United States include New York City and Los Angeles.
- Many European conurbations developed during the Industrial Revolution.
- Traffic congestion is a common problem in major conurbations worldwide.
- The government is investing in public transportation for several conurbations.
- These conurbations house millions of people across multiple municipalities.
- Urban planners study conurbations to improve city development strategies.