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downtown

[doun-toun] / ˈdaʊnˈtaʊn /


NOUN
business district
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In close proximity to the sandstone peaks of Zion National Park, St. George has a bustling downtown for travelers to return to after a day of hiking.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Starting Friday, nine transit hubs, including Union Station, Crenshaw Station and downtown Long Beach, will host shuttles that provide direct access to the stadium for $1.75 each way, according to Metro.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

That week, downtown Seattle was cordoned off because protestors had taken over the streets surrounding the convention center, and some activists had broken the windows of a Starbucks nearby.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

He has also arranged for a Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race on the streets of downtown Washington, D.C.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

While Picasso was on his way downtown, Apollinaire sat in a small holding cell at the Palais de Justice.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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