mayor

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈmɛər/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈmeɪɚ, mɛr/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(māər, mâr)

Collocations for "mayor"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "mayor" in context.

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mayor

Most examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
n
  1. a [Conservative, Green Party] mayor
  2. the [new, elected] mayor of [New York]
  3. sworn in as the new mayor of [London]
  4. [voting, voted] for a new mayor
  5. has been [elected, voted] the new mayor
  6. is the deputy mayor
  7. UK: address a lord mayor
  8. the mayor [signs, plans, executes, decides]
  9. the [city's, town's] (beloved) mayor
  10. approached the mayor for [planning, permission, approval]
  11. the mayor gave approval [for, to]
n as adj
  1. UK: The Lord Mayor's Show
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