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downtown

[doun-toun] / ˈdaʊnˈtaʊn /


NOUN
business district
Synonyms


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Between downtown and Venice Beach, thousands of homeowners uprooted their orange trees and put oil derricks right in their backyards.

From Los Angeles Times

Mariachis are a staple of the city, playing at quinceañeras, weddings, birthday parties, gathering at places such as Olvera Street in downtown and Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights.

From Los Angeles Times

Wright delved into the subject of the war about nine minutes into his public remarks at the S&P Global’s CERAWeek energy conference in downtown Houston.

From The Wall Street Journal

In July 2025, he says, the firm called him and asked him to come to its downtown office on Broadway to discuss his case.

From Los Angeles Times

Thus, she said, gas stations in busy areas near highways, airports and busy tourist destinations such as downtown L.A. tend to charge higher prices.

From Los Angeles Times