downtown

Meanings

• noun

  The central business district of a city.

  - "The downtown area is where most of the major corporations have their headquarters."
  - "I like to go shopping in the downtown district."

• noun

  A place or situation that is the center of activity or interest.

  - "The downtown area is the cultural hub of the city."
  - "The downtown festival attracts thousands of visitors each year."

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Synonyms

CBD , central business district , city , city center , town centre

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with downtown
drown , townhouse , frown , clown

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Variants

List of all variants of downtown that leads to same result
downtown , downtowner , downtowners , downtowns

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'below the town' in terms of a settlement being situated at the lower end of a hill or river.

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Trivia

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1. The first European settlers in North America often established their towns 'downtown' near a source of water.

2. The term 'downtown' is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 1800s.

3. Many cities have revitalized their downtown areas in recent decades, leading to an increase in tourism and economic activity.

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Related Concepts

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1. Uptown: The area of a city that is located above or to the north of the downtown area.

2. Midtown: The area of a city that is located between the downtown and uptown areas.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Downtown areas often have a rich cultural history and are known for their unique architecture, art scenes, and diverse populations.

How to Memorize "downtown"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bustling city center with tall buildings, busy streets, and a diverse population.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'downtown' with the central business district or cultural hub of a city.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Downtown is where the action is' to remember the meaning of the word.

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