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

Fox News Digital has reached out to 10 Downing Street for comment. —Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026

Starmer, at a 10 Downing Street press conference on Wednesday, voiced his belief that the country’s future lies with continental Europe rather than the mercurial United States. —Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2026

The British prime minister spoke with NATO chief Mark Rutte about the upcoming meeting, according to a Downing Street spokesperson. —Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference at Downing Street, April 1, 2026, in London, England. —CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026

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