English

downtown

ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn
Meaning: in or to the central part of a city
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

We decided to head downtown for dinner.
We decided to head downtown for dinner.
The company moved its headquarters to a larger building downtown.
The company moved its headquarters to a larger building downtown.
The police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred downtown yesterday.
The police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred downtown yesterday.
The festival will kick off with a short parade downtown.
The festival will begin with a short parade downtown.

Usage Notes

Used as an adverb to describe going to or being in the main business or commercial area of a town or city.

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