precinct

noun
UK: /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/
US: /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

  1. A part of a town or city, especially an area where people shop, that vehicles are not allowed to enter.

    1. The shopping precinct is very busy today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The council plans to pedestrianize the entire precinct to improve the shopping experience. [ ] [ ]

  2. A district into which a town or city is divided for police administration or elections.

    1. I live in precinct number five. [ ] [ ]
    2. The local precinct reported a decrease in crime rates last quarter due to increased patrols. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

district quarter zone area

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "precinct" in English means: A part of a town or city, especially an area where people shop, that vehicles are not allowed to enter., A district into which a town or city is divided for police administration or elections..

The phonetic transcription of "precinct" is /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/ in British English and /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "precinct": district, quarter, zone, area.

Example usage of "precinct": "The shopping precinct is very busy today.". More examples on the page.