Downing Street

noun

: the British Prime Minister or the British government

Downing Street and the White House are currently discussing the issue.

Note: The term Downing Street comes from the address of the official home of the British Prime Minister at Number 10 Downing Street in London.

Examples of Downing Street in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Afterwards, Starmer is expected to travel to Downing Street, which Sunak has already vacated, to make a statement and start running the country. —NBC News, 5 July 2024

The vote will be held on July 4, Sunak said during a speech outside No. 10 Downing Street, his office and official residence. —Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024

Keir Starmer will govern the country with a considerable majority, moving into Downing Street from his north London townhouse imminently, alongside his wife Victoria Starmer. —Riann Phillip, Vogue, 5 July 2024

Keir Starmer walked into 10 Downing Street on Friday as the new Prime Minister with the largest majority of any party since 1832. —Emma Norris, TIME, 5 July 2024