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downtown

American  
[doun-toun] / ˈdaʊnˈtaʊn /

adverb

  1. to or in the main business section of a city.

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or situated in the main business section of a city.

noun

  1. the main business section of a city.

downtown British  
/ ˈdaʊnˈtaʊn /

noun

  1. the central or lower part of a city, esp the main commercial area

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adverb

  1. towards, to, or into this area

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adjective

  1. of, relating to, or situated in the downtown area

    downtown Manhattan
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Other Word Forms

  • downtowner noun

Etymology

Origin of downtown

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35; down 1 + town

Example Sentences

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Smoke’N Ash BBQ – A bit of a trek from downtown, but absolutely worth it.

From Salon

When the newlyweds found an apartment in downtown Manhattan, Burden used the proceeds of a family trust to buy it, with James as a joint owner.

From Los Angeles Times

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state Republicans advocated for the project, arguing it would draw tourism and be a cultural asset for downtown Miami.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Is she still working at the offices downtown?”

From Literature

Maria Semple, the bestselling author and TV comedy trailblazer, goes to a downtown Manhattan wellness spot for a cold plunge every day.

From The Wall Street Journal

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