downtown
Meaning
The term "downtown" refers to the central business district of a city, typically characterized by a concentration of shops, offices, and cultural attractions.
💡 A common mistake is to use "downtown" as a noun instead of an adjective; it should describe a location, not stand alone.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
often
walk
to
the
downtown
area
to
run
small
errands
and
meet
friends
at
a
cafe
.
The
streets
are
lined
with
shops
and
offices
,
so
there
is
usually
a
steady
flow
of
people
during
the
day
.
A
small
park
near
the
main
square
offers
a
quiet
place
to
sit
,
which
makes
the
busy
district
feel
more
relaxed
.
If
the
weather
is
nice
,
outdoor
tables
fill
up
and
I
can
enjoy
coffee
while
watching
passersby
.
After
an
hour
I
usually
catch
a
bus
home
from
the
central
stop
.
Common Phrases
downtown area
downtown business
downtown development
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