business district

Meanings

nounbusiness district (plural business districts)

A part of a town or city where business activity (e.g., commerce) is especially concentrated.

nounthe central area or commercial center of a town or city

Similar

Broader

city district

Also see

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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APA

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “business district,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/business%20district.