Downtown Definition

downtown
adverb
  1. toward or in the lower or central part of town
adjective
  1. of or located in the lower part of a town, or in the business center; "downtown Manhattan"; "delinquents roaming the downtown streets"
noun
  1. the central area or commercial center of a town or city; "the heart of Birmingham's downtown"

"Downtown" in song lyrics

See how downtown is used in real songs:

  • "We landed in Naussau, when walkin downtown"
    2 Live Crew — Coolin'
  • "Plus I watched her get 'em at the optician downtown"
    7L & Esoteric — Stalker
  • "In any circus in any town, uptown, downtown"
    Afu-Ra — God of Rap

Usage tips for "downtown"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "downtown" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for downtown to find words that pair well.

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