Levittown
geographical name
Lev·it·town
ˈle-vət-ˌtau̇n
1
unincorporated planned community in western Long Island, New York
2
unincorporated planned community near Philadelphia
Note: Both Levittowns were developed by the firm Levitt & Sons to provide affordable housing after World War II.
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“Levittown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Levittown. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.
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