business district

noun

: the part of a city or town where there are many businesses
The restaurant is in the business district.

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In Nairobi's central business district, the directive is drawing a mixed reaction. Michael Kaloki, NPR, 8 Sep. 2026 And unlike the recent past, when most new restaurants popped up near the tourist-heavy Chicago River, this year they’re spread across the central business district. Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026 Additionally, every ZIP code lands around 10 to 20 miles outside of its respective metro’s central business district. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026 The lease renewal, signed in 2023, was the largest office lease in Miami’s central business district in years. Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for business district

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“Business district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20district. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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