business district
noun
: the part of a city or town where there are many businesses
The restaurant is in the business district.
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Northfield has discussed in recent weeks a nine-month moratorium on new office space for the village’s central business district, and the Village Board approved an ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium at its April 28 meeting.
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Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
These expressways would rapidly move large volumes of vehicles in and out of the central business district without using local roads.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
In November, Kate hosted the Future Workforce Summit in London's business district, delivering a speech and listening to panel discussions on the topic.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Mike Testa, president and CEO of Visit Sacramento, which represents local hoteliers, said there was a disconnect separating Old Sacramento from the remainder of the downtown business district.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
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Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
These expressways would rapidly move large volumes of vehicles in and out of the central business district without using local roads.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
In November, Kate hosted the Future Workforce Summit in London's business district, delivering a speech and listening to panel discussions on the topic.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Mike Testa, president and CEO of Visit Sacramento, which represents local hoteliers, said there was a disconnect separating Old Sacramento from the remainder of the downtown business district.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
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“Business district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20district. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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