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downtown

Pronunciation: /ˈdaʊ̯nˌtaʊ̯n/

The English word “downtown” has 6 meanings listed here.

adjective

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

adverb

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

noun

  1. The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center.
  2. The human genitalia.
  3. Heroin.

Etymology

From down + town.

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