Downtown vs. Midtown — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Downtown and Midtown
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Downtown
Downtown is a term primarily used in North America by English speakers to refer to a city's commercial, cultural and often the historical, political and geographic heart, and is often synonymous with its central business district (CBD). It is marked by a cluster of tall buildings, cultural institutions and the convergence of rail transit and bus lines.
Midtown
A central portion of a city, between uptown and downtown.
Downtown
In or relating to the central part or main business and commercial area of a town or city
Downtown Chicago
A downtown bar
Midtown
(US) The part of a city between uptown and downtown
Downtown
In or into a downtown area
I drove downtown
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Downtown
The downtown area of a town or city
The heart of Pittsburgh's downtown
Downtown
The lower part or the business center of a city or town.
Downtown
To, toward, or in the lower part or the business center of a city or town.
Downtown
Of, relating to, or located downtown.
Downtown
Of, relating to, or situated in the central business district
John walked every day to his downtown job.
Downtown
In or towards the central business district.
You need to go downtown four blocks.
Downtown
(basketball) Outside the three-point line, or generally far from the basket.
That shot came from way downtown!
Downtown
The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center.
Downtown
The human genitalia.
Downtown
(slang) heroin.
Downtown
The commercial center of a town or city
Downtown
Of or located in the lower part of a town, or in the business center;
Downtown Manhattan
Delinquents roaming the downtown streets
Downtown
Toward or in the lower or central part of town
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