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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The PM had been due to host a meeting of business leaders in Downing Street later.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Government sources insist this weekend's donations are not being viewed inside Downing Street as a game-changing moment in this debate.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Downing Street said despite the comments there had been no change in the prime minister's position.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Downing Street says 45 extra police officers are being deployed to French beaches in a "surge team" to tackle larger dinghies with more people packed onto them.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 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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