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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North Kansas City, the small city with the Armour business district across the river from downtown Kansas City, has been floated as one of the possible contenders for a future Royals stadium. Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025 NewSchool’s presence in downtown’s business district makes for a bit of revitalization after dozens of businesses, including the Union-Tribune, left the area in the wake of the pandemic. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025 The Merlion statue in the central business district of Singapore, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025 The three-story, 42,000-square feet building will be located on Scott Boulevard in central business district. Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2025 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 25 Oct. 2025.

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