NYT Dictionary

DOWNTOWN

/ˈdæʊ̯nˌtæʊ̯n/
AdjectiveAdverbNounDOWN-towndown-town · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2026

Meaning

Of, relating to, or situated in the central business district.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From down + town.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

city centertown centrecentral business districtcityaxe woundbadly packed kebabbearded clambeaverbeef curtainsburger

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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