city centre
noun
British
: the main or central part of a city : the part of a city where there are tall buildings, stores, offices, etc.
Examples of city centre in a Sentence
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Unlike some of Dubai’s city centre skyscrapers, where rooms are hermetically sealed within glass and steel, every accommodation comes with its own spacious balcony for lounging and gazing at the sun setting over the sea or the city lighting up at dusk.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
The incident took place on May 26 in Liverpool’s packed city centre as about a million people came out to celebrate Liverpool’s title win and watch an open-top bus parade featuring the team and its staff with the Premier League trophy.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025
The Athletic has spoken to eyewitnesses who were present at Wavertree Sports Park, around three miles from Liverpool’s city centre, who have asked to remain anonymous to protect their positions.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
Just a mile south of Bath’s city centre, Bloomfield House is a gorgeous Georgian mansion that marries Regency elegance with suave modern comforts.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Azzopardi’s story begins in 2013 when a distressed 14-year girl is picked up outside the General Post Office in Dublin city centre.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 June 2025
Sandhills Station, north of Liverpool city centre, shortly after Everton’s first test event at their new stadium.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
The incident took place on May 26 in Liverpool’s packed city centre as about a million people came out to celebrate Liverpool’s title win and watch an open-top bus parade featuring the team and its staff with the Premier League trophy.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025
The Athletic has spoken to eyewitnesses who were present at Wavertree Sports Park, around three miles from Liverpool’s city centre, who have asked to remain anonymous to protect their positions.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
Just a mile south of Bath’s city centre, Bloomfield House is a gorgeous Georgian mansion that marries Regency elegance with suave modern comforts.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Azzopardi’s story begins in 2013 when a distressed 14-year girl is picked up outside the General Post Office in Dublin city centre.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 June 2025
Sandhills Station, north of Liverpool city centre, shortly after Everton’s first test event at their new stadium.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
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“City centre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/city%20centre. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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