Downtown vs. City

Downtown vs. City — Is There a Difference?
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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.
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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 city

Downtownnoun

the commercial center of a town or city

Citynoun

an incorporated administrative district established by state charter;

the city raised the tax rate

Downtownadjective

of or located in the lower part of a town, or in the business center;

downtown Manhattandelinquents roaming the downtown streets

Citynoun

people living in a large densely populated municipality;

the city voted for Republicans in 1994
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Downtownadverb

toward or in the lower or central part of town