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adjective down·town \ˌdau̇n-ˈtau̇n\
Definition of DOWNTOWN
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: of, relating to, or located in the lower part or business center of a city
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First Known Use of DOWNTOWN
1836
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2downtown
noun down·town \ˌdau̇n-ˈtau̇n, ˈdau̇n-ˌ\
: the main or central part of a city or town : the part of a city or town where there are tall buildings, stores, offices, etc.
Full Definition of DOWNTOWN
: the lower part of a city; especially : the main business district
— down·town·er \-ˈtau̇-nər\ noun
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First Known Use of DOWNTOWN
1845
DOWNTOWN Defined for Kids
1downtown
noun down·town \ˌdau̇n-ˈtau̇n, ˈdau̇n-ˌtau̇n\
Definition of DOWNTOWN for Kids
: the main or central part of a city or town
2downtown
adverb down·town \ˌdau̇n-ˈtau̇n\
Definition of DOWNTOWN for Kids
: to or toward the main or central part of a city or town <walked downtown>
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