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.

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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 The long South Stand concourse offers stunning views of Liverpool’s waterfront and city centre skyline. Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 7 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

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“City centre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/city%20centre. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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