central business district

Noun

Meaning

central business district (plural central business districts) (abbreviated as CBD)

The central area of a city in which there is a concentration of certain retail and business activities, especially in older cities with rail transportation.
Synonyms: central city, (Australia) city, city center, town centre, downtown, town

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

main street downtown city centre city center concrete jungle inner city business district

Antonyms

suburb hinterland

Examples

According to residents, The Kraal is a perfect place for selling and using drugs since it is hidden away and often overlooked as well as being located near to the Central Business District. Source: Internet

Central business district and skyline Nairobi has grown around its central business district. Source: Internet

Central business district of Rio de Janeiro Consistent policies Support for the productive sector has been simplified at all levels; active and independent, Congress and the Judiciary Branch carry out the evaluation of rules and regulations. Source: Internet

CHICAGO (WLS) -- On Sunday, the City of Chicago restored access to the Central Business District and Loop following a number of peaceful protests and demonstrations that took place across Chicago this weekend. Source: Internet

Customers in the downtown Central Business District will receive trash collection on Wednesday, Sept. 9 and again on Saturday, Sept. 12 as regularly scheduled. Source: Internet

Matatus will no longer be allowed to access the Central Business District (CBD) as from November as the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) moves to de-congest the city. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

central bloc central body Central Bridge central business district street Central Canada central canal