commercial district

Definitions

An area of a city or town where the majority of buildings are used for business, retail, or office purposes.

A designated zone within an urban environment primarily dedicated to commercial enterprises rather than residential housing.

Examples

The city council plans to revitalize the old commercial district by adding more green spaces and pedestrian walkways.

Most of the office buildings and retail shops are concentrated in the city's bustling commercial district.

Synonyms

business district downtown area city center central business district commercial zone financial district

Antonyms

residential area suburban neighborhood rural countryside wilderness area quiet residential zone remote outskirts