Downtown — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˌdau̇n-ˈtau̇n/ down·town

Meaning & Definition of Downtown

Downtown (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or located in the lower part or business center of a city or town
  2. hip, trendy

Downtown (noun)

  1. the lower part of a city or town; also, the main business district or central part of a city or town

Downtown (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in midtown, inner city

    similar: core city, inner city, midtown, central city, edge city, garden city, exurb, suburb, suburbia, urban sprawl, conurbation, borough, asphalt jungle, burg, city, cosmopolis, megacity, megalopolis, metropolis, municipality, town

Downtown (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment

    "the downtown clientele of this bistro come to be seen, and the food is only an afterthought"

    similar: au courant, cool (slang), def (slang), groovy, hep, hip, in, mod, now, trendy, turned-on, with-it
    related: à la mode, chic, fashionable, modish, sharp, smart, snappy, stylish, voguish
    opposite: out, uncool, unhip, untrendy
    near: geeky, nerdish, nerdy, dowdy, styleless, unfashionable, unstylish

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Downtown

The most common words with a similar meaning to Downtown:

Slang: cool, def
core city, inner city, midtown, central city, edge city, garden city, exurb, suburb, suburbia, urban sprawl, conurbation, borough, asphalt jungle, burg, city, cosmopolis, megacity, megalopolis, metropolis, municipality, town, au courant, groovy, hep, hip, in, mod, now, trendy, turned-on, with-it

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Downtown

Words with the opposite meaning of Downtown:

out, uncool, unhip, untrendy

Related Words for Downtown

à la mode, chic, fashionable, modish, sharp, smart, snappy, stylish, voguish

Near Antonyms of Downtown

geeky, nerdish, nerdy, dowdy, styleless, unfashionable, unstylish

Word Forms of Downtown

Derived words: downtown (adverb), downtowner (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Downtown

First known use: 1837

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Downtown

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What does "Downtown" mean?

"Downtown" means of, relating to, or located in the lower part or business center of a city or town. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: of, relating to, or located in the lower part or business center of a city or town. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Downtown"?

Other words for "Downtown" include core city, inner city, midtown, central city, edge city, garden city, exurb and suburb. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Downtown" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Downtown"?

There are 42 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Downtown". Common alternatives include core city, inner city, midtown, central city, edge city, garden city, exurb, suburb, suburbia and urban sprawl.

What is the opposite of "Downtown"?

Antonyms of "Downtown" include out, uncool, unhip and untrendy. Near antonyms include geeky, nerdish, nerdy and dowdy.

How do you use "Downtown" in a sentence?

Examples of "Downtown" in a sentence: "the downtown clientele of this bistro come to be seen, and the food is only an afterthought".

Is "Downtown" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Downtown" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Downtown" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Downtown" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.

How do you pronounce "Downtown"?

"Downtown" is pronounced /ˌdau̇n-ˈtau̇n/ and divided into syllables as down·town.