Downing Street

American  

noun

1. a street in W central London, England: cabinet office; residence of the prime minister.

2. the British prime minister and cabinet.

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Downing Street British  

/ ˈdaʊnɪŋ /

noun

1. a street in W central London, in Westminster: official residences of the British prime minister and the chancellor of the exchequer

2. informal the prime minister or the British Government

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Etymology

Origin of Downing Street

named after Sir George Downing (1623–84), English statesman

Example Sentences

The two leaders spoke on Sunday for the first time since the row escalated, although Downing Street has released only limited details of the call.

From BBC

In a separate protest headed from Downing Street to the Iranian Embassy, other demonstrators called for a free and democratic Iran.

From BBC

Downing Street has also rejected suggestions the government failed to provide enough military assets in the Middle East after RAF Akrotiri was hit.

From BBC

Downing Street said the government's position had not changed.

From BBC

Sir Chris, who will be familiar to many from his Downing Street briefings during the Covid pandemic, said he was worried the drugs were being seen as the solution to obesity.

From BBC