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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According to the audit, Bridgecreek received $500,000 in small business funding from the county to provide outdoor dining in the Little Saigon business district during the pandemic. Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2026 The neighbourhood/area The hotel is in Norrmalm, Stockholm’s main shopping and business district, and close to picturesque Old Town. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 People on bikes ride through the Guomao central business district area in Beijing, China. William Pesek, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 As Spain and Argentina prepare to meet Sunday in the tournament final, the crowds have offered a glimpse of what San Jose’s business district could become. Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 19 July 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 18 Aug. 2026.

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