Downtown Definition & Meaning
downtown
- adverb
- toward or in the lower or central part of town
- adjective
- of or located in the lower part of a town, or in the business center; "downtown Manhattan"; "delinquents roaming the downtown streets"
- noun
- 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:
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"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
Words that rhyme with downtown
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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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does downtown mean?
- toward or in the lower or central part of town of or located in the lower part of a town, or in the business center; "downtown Manhattan"; "delinquents roaming the downtown streets" the central area or commercial center of a town or city; "the heart of Birmingham's downtown"
- What part of speech is downtown?
- Downtown is an adverb, an adjective, and a noun.
- How many definitions does downtown have?
- Downtown has 3 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adverb, adjective, noun).