down·town
ˌdau̇n-ˈtau̇n 
1
: of, relating to, or located in the lower part or business center of a city or town
downtown
adverb
down·town
ˌdau̇n-ˈtau̇n
ˈdau̇n-ˌtau
ˈdau̇n-ˌtau
: the lower part of a city or town
also
: the main business district or central part of a city or town
Examples of downtown in a Sentence
Adjective
the downtown clientele of this bistro come to be seen, and the food is only an afterthought
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2025
A day of concerts continued as planned in the downtown Milwaukee park July 12.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 13 July 2025
Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2025
Take a stroll through the gorgeous downtown area, plus enjoy family-friendly fun and entertainment waiting at the finish line.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
So the downtown Asian staple moved into a ghost kitchen 13 miles away in Meridian.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2025
A day of concerts continued as planned in the downtown Milwaukee park July 12.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 13 July 2025
Noun
The shooting follows others in the city’s downtown district, at times in the overnight hours as nightclubs are closing.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2025
Take a stroll through the gorgeous downtown area, plus enjoy family-friendly fun and entertainment waiting at the finish line.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2025
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“Downtown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downtown. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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downtown
1 of 2 adverb
down·town
ˌdau̇n-ˈtau̇n
: to, toward, or in the main business district
downtown
2 of 2 adjective-ˌtau̇n
: situated downtown
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