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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The central business district was brought to its (very wet) knees for an expensive three-day spell.
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Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
The real estate acquisition, a first-of-its-kind buy for the philanthropic organization, is being framed as a business decision that doubles as an investment in the city’s struggling central business district.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Penthouse living is coming to Mooresville’s historic Main Street downtown business district.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2025
Zoom in: Denver's central business district's vacancy rate sits at 34.9%, though local real estate brokers suggest the market is beginning to stabilize as leasing increases, per the Colorado Sun.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
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Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
The real estate acquisition, a first-of-its-kind buy for the philanthropic organization, is being framed as a business decision that doubles as an investment in the city’s struggling central business district.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Penthouse living is coming to Mooresville’s historic Main Street downtown business district.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2025
Zoom in: Denver's central business district's vacancy rate sits at 34.9%, though local real estate brokers suggest the market is beginning to stabilize as leasing increases, per the Colorado Sun.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for business district
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“Business district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20district. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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