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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The Ritz-Carlton is the only hotel in its class that’s plunked itself down in an actual neighborhood instead of a dedicated business district.
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Brandon Presser, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Separately, Wicha said the city is conducting a parking analysis in the central business district amid concerns about limited availability.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Sitting in the heart of northeast Minneapolis's business district, the coffee shop has become a hub for people opposing ICE.
—Reg Chapman, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
While developing a proposal for Arrowhead, LeVota said, the county plans to reach out to business district leaders and business owners near the stadium, along with potential outside entities with development expertise.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
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Brandon Presser, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Separately, Wicha said the city is conducting a parking analysis in the central business district amid concerns about limited availability.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Sitting in the heart of northeast Minneapolis's business district, the coffee shop has become a hub for people opposing ICE.
—Reg Chapman, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
While developing a proposal for Arrowhead, LeVota said, the county plans to reach out to business district leaders and business owners near the stadium, along with potential outside entities with development expertise.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Business district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20district. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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