downtown

A2
US /ˈdæʊ̯nˌtæʊ̯n/ UK /ˈdaʊ̯nˌtaʊ̯n/
adj noun adv Freq #3338

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    of or located in the lower part of a town, or in the business center

    downtown Manhattan

  2. 2
    noun

    the central area or commercial center of a town or city

    the heart of Birmingham's downtown

  3. 3
    adj

    Of, relating to, or situated in the central business district.

    John walked every day to his downtown job.

  4. 4
    adv

    In or towards the central business district.

    You need to go downtown four blocks.

  5. 5
    adv

    Outside the three-point line, or generally far from the basket.

    That shot came from way downtown!

  6. 6
    adv

    toward or in the lower or central part of town

  7. 7
    noun

    The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center.

  8. 8
    noun

    The human genitalia.

Etymology

From down + town.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
2 noun · the central area or... business district
7 noun · the main business part of a... central business districtcitycity centertown centreuptown
8 noun · the human genitalia. axe woundbadly packed kebabbearded clambeaverbeef curtainsberkbonne boucheboxbunburgerbushcavern
Word family
Derived forms downtowner
Related forms uptown

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