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downtown

The correct spelling is downtown.

How to pronounce downtown

noun

Say it like: Dow-nto-wn

The correct spelling is downtown. The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center. For example: "John walked every day to his downtown job."

Usage Examples

John walked every day to his downtown job.

You need to go downtown four blocks.

That shot came from way downtown!

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center.

adjective

  1. 1.Of, relating to, or situated in the central business district

adverb

  1. 1.In or towards the central business district
  2. 2.Outside the three-point line, or generally far from the basket.

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