Downing Street
Americannoun
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a street in W central London, England: cabinet office; residence of the prime minister.
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the British prime minister and cabinet.
noun
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a street in W central London, in Westminster: official residences of the British prime minister and the chancellor of the exchequer
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informal the prime minister or the British Government
Etymology
Origin of Downing Street
named after Sir George Downing (1623–84), English statesman
Example Sentences
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They are increasingly unified in the belief that Burnham's destination of Downing Street is assured, and that the only open question is the precise path for getting there.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
He is seen as a likely candidate for a role in a Burnham Downing Street.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
Shortly after the Senedd election Downing Street said the prime minister would meet the devolved leaders from Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland this month.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who previously described it as an "awful, shocking case", met members of the Nowak family at Downing Street on 4 June.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
She had his address—311 Canal Street—but it could have been 10 Downing Street for all it meant to her.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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