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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Burnham said it was "so fitting" that Macron was his first overseas visitor in Downing Street since becoming PM in July, describing him as "our nearest neighbour and close friend Emmanuel".
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Burnham, in charge since July 20, and his wife Marie-France van Heel welcomed the French leader and First Lady Brigitte Macron outside the famous black door of No. 10 Downing Street.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
However, in a Downing Street statement ahead of the meeting Burnham insisted "we cannot be complacent".
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Tourists duped into booking fake stays at 10 Downing Street.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
“So it would seem. He wrote to Downing Street a few months ago: ‘My dear Prime Minister.
From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
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