Downtown
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adverb
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noun
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(As an adverb)
Downtown ( adverb )
Toward or in the central part of a city, especially its commercial or business district.
Origin:
From down + town, in reference to the original commercial center of a city or town being situated on or near the lowest elevation or water level of the area.
Examples:
- I'm heading downtown to meet some friends for lunch.
- The concert is taking place downtown at the park.
- We went downtown to do some shopping.
(As a noun)
Downtown ( noun )
Toward or in the central part of a city, especially its commercial or business district.
Origin:
From down + town, in reference to the original commercial center of a city or town being situated on or near the lowest elevation or water level of the area.
Examples:
- I'm heading downtown to meet some friends for lunch.
- The concert is taking place downtown at the park.
- We went downtown to do some shopping.