1. Plural of hamlet; small villages or settlements, typically smaller than a town.
Usage: Countable noun; Common in geography and rural contexts

Examples

• The countryside was dotted with small hamlets surrounded by farmland.
• Many hamlets in the region lack modern infrastructure.
• The hiking trail passes through several picturesque hamlets.
• These hamlets have populations of fewer than 500 people.
• Historic hamlets in New England attract tourists each fall.
• The bus route connects several remote hamlets to the nearest town.