Chinatown

noun

Chi·​na·​town ˈchī-nə-ˌtau̇n 

: the Chinese quarter of a city

Examples of Chinatown in a Sentence

We had dinner in Chinatown.

Recent Examples on the Web

A lot of our time together was spent on food adventures – dumplings in Chinatown, lamb chops at Neary’s on the Upper East Side, pizza in New Haven, to name just a few. — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Beyond its safety credentials, the city-state continues to draw visitors with its celebrated street-food scene, luxury hotels, and blend of historic neighborhoods and striking modern architecture, from Chinatown to the Marina Bay waterfront. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026

Across the city in Chinatown, French supporters were equally confident about their team's chances. — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 22 June 2026

Authorities said officers observed suspects involved in another vehicle burglary inside a parking garage near Chinatown. — Bay City News, Mercury News, 20 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Chinatown

• tumbledown
• adown
• blowdown
• breakdown
• countdown
• crackdown
• crosstown
• downtown
• drawdown
• dropdown
• facedown
• godown

Kids Definition

Chinatown

noun

Chi·​na·​town ˈchī-nə-ˌtau̇n 

: an area of a city where many people of Chinese ancestry live