IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/
KK: /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/
Referring to the central area of a city, often where businesses and shops are located.
The downtown area is bustling with activity and shops.
In or toward the central area of a city, often where the main businesses and shops are located.
We decided to go downtown to visit the new art gallery.
The central area of a city where most businesses, shops, and offices are located.
We went to downtown to enjoy the shops and restaurants.
Downtown is formed from "down" (from Old English "dūn", meaning hill or mound) and "town" (from Old English "tūn", meaning enclosure or settlement). The term "downtown" refers to the lower part of a town or city, often the central business district.
Think of a 'hill' ('down') and an 'enclosure' ('town') to remember that 'downtown' refers to the central area of a city, often at a lower elevation.
No commonly confused words.