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 November, Kate hosted the Future Workforce Summit in London's business district, delivering a speech and listening to panel discussions on the topic.
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Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Mike Testa, president and CEO of Visit Sacramento, which represents local hoteliers, said there was a disconnect separating Old Sacramento from the remainder of the downtown business district.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
The neighborhood/area Just south of City Hall in Center City, the W Philadelphia offers prime access to the city's business district.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
Downtown Fort Worth sits at the intersection of three freeways, a train yard and serves as both a central business district and entertainment spot.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
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Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Mike Testa, president and CEO of Visit Sacramento, which represents local hoteliers, said there was a disconnect separating Old Sacramento from the remainder of the downtown business district.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
The neighborhood/area Just south of City Hall in Center City, the W Philadelphia offers prime access to the city's business district.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
Downtown Fort Worth sits at the intersection of three freeways, a train yard and serves as both a central business district and entertainment spot.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Business district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20district. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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