city centre

Thân thiện

The family walks through the city centre on a sunny afternoon.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The central part of a city: The area of a city that is typically its commercial, historical, and often cultural heart. It is usually characterized by a high density of buildings, businesses, shops, and public institutions.

Usage

• The term "city centre" is used to refer to the main downtown or central business district of a city. It is the focal point for activity, transport, and often tourism.
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Examples

• Noun:
  • During the festival, the city centre is closed to traffic.
  • Living in the city centre is convenient but often expensive.
  • The historic city centre features architecture from the 18th century.

Advanced Usage

• "to revitalize the city centre": To undertake projects to improve and renew the central urban area.
  • The mayor's plan aims to revitalize the city centre with new parks and pedestrian zones.

Variants and Related Words

• City center (noun): The American English spelling of "city centre".
• Downtown (noun, chiefly North American): A common synonym for the central part of a city.
• Central business district (CBD) (noun): A more formal term often used in urban planning, specifically emphasizing commercial activity.
• Town centre (noun): The central part of a town, typically smaller than a city.

Synonyms

• Downtown: The main business and commercial area of a city.
• Urban core: The central, often oldest, part of a city.
• Heart of the city: A metaphorical term for the city centre.

Related Phrases

• City centre living: The concept or lifestyle of residing in the central part of a city.
  • City centre living appeals to those who want to be close to work and entertainment.
• City centre parking: Refers to parking facilities available in the downtown area.
  • City centre parking can be difficult to find on weekends.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the central part of a city

Từ đồng nghĩa

• city center
• central city