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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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 Located in the city’s central business district across from Mellon Square Park, this Beaux-Arts belle is a quick ride from the Phipps Conservatory and the Botanical Gardens, and just across the Allegheny from the Andy Warhol Museum. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 The vehicle that slammed into Susan Cameron’s car in September 2024 had been rocketing through a business district in Lenexa at more than 125 mph just before the crash, prosecutors said. Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 30 June 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 28 Jul. 2026.

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