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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Downtown Fort Worth sits at the intersection of three freeways, a train yard and serves as both a central business district and entertainment spot.
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
In the early-morning hours of July 26, a confrontation outside the LoVe nightclub, located on the corner of Fourth and Elm Street in the city's downtown business district, led to a horrific beatdown that was captured on video.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
But the staying power of remote work, which is driving high office vacancy rates, has also restricted the return to 2019 foot-traffic levels and put up a significant hurdle to the central business district getting back to pre-pandemic activity.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
The main business district is home to more than 140 businesses like long-time breakfast spot The Briarpatch, independent shops like Writers Block Bookstore, and big-name retailers like Lilly Pulitzer.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
In the early-morning hours of July 26, a confrontation outside the LoVe nightclub, located on the corner of Fourth and Elm Street in the city's downtown business district, led to a horrific beatdown that was captured on video.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
But the staying power of remote work, which is driving high office vacancy rates, has also restricted the return to 2019 foot-traffic levels and put up a significant hurdle to the central business district getting back to pre-pandemic activity.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
The main business district is home to more than 140 businesses like long-time breakfast spot The Briarpatch, independent shops like Writers Block Bookstore, and big-name retailers like Lilly Pulitzer.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Business district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20district. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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