downtown

A2 Topic:Places & Geography

US /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/ UK /ˈdaʊ̯nˌtaʊ̯n/ See IPA manual

Freq #3338

Meanings

1

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

We took the bus into downtown to do some shopping.
2

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

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

Places & Geography

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