Downtown vs. City
Difference Between Downtown and City
Downtownadjective
of, relating to, or situated in the central business district
John walked everyday to his downtown job.Citynoun
A large settlement, bigger than a town.
São Paulo is one of the largest cities in South America.Downtownadverb
in or towards the central business district
You need to go downtown four blocks.Citynoun
A settlement granted special status by royal charter or letters patent; traditionally, a settlement with a cathedral regardless of size.
Downtownadverb
(basketball) Outside the three-point line, or generally far from the basket.
That shot came from way downtown!Citynoun
(Australia) The central business district; downtown.
I'm going into the city today to do some shopping.Downtownnoun
The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center.
Citynoun
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts;
Ancient Troy was a great cityDowntownnoun
the commercial center of a town or city
Citynoun
an incorporated administrative district established by state charter;
the city raised the tax rateDowntownadjective
of or located in the lower part of a town, or in the business center;
downtown Manhattandelinquents roaming the downtown streetsCitynoun
people living in a large densely populated municipality;
the city voted for Republicans in 1994Downtownadverb
toward or in the lower or central part of town
