business district

noun
UK: /ˈbɪznɪs ˈdɪstrɪkt/
US: /ˈbɪznɪs ˈdɪstrɪkt/

  1. The area of a city or town where many businesses are located.

    1. The bank is in the business district.
    2. Many people work in the business district during the day, but it's quiet at night.

  2. A part of a town or city, especially its center, where there are many offices, shops, and other businesses.

    1. I work in the business district downtown.
    2. The new skyscraper changed the skyline of the entire business district.

Synonyms

downtown

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "business district" in English means: The area of a city or town where many businesses are located., A part of a town or city, especially its center, where there are many offices, shops, and other businesses..

The phonetic transcription of "business district" is /ˈbɪznɪs ˈdɪstrɪkt/ in British English and /ˈbɪznɪs ˈdɪstrɪkt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "business district": downtown.

Example usage of "business district": "The bank is in the business district.". More examples on the page.