US /ˈdæʊ̯nˌtæʊ̯n/ UK /ˈdaʊ̯nˌtaʊ̯n/
adj noun adv Freq #3338

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    The central or main business part of a city or town.

    We took the bus into downtown to do some shopping.

  2. 2
    adv

    In or toward the central part of a city or town.

    Let's go downtown and find a place to eat.

  3. 3
    adj

    Located in or relating to the central business part of a city.

    She has a downtown office near the train station.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 noun · the central or main... central business districtcity centertown centre
Word family
Forms downtowns
Derived forms downtowner
Related forms uptown

Etymology

From down + town.

Topics

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