I. ˌdau̇n-ˈtau̇n adjective
Date: 1836
1. : of, relating to, or located in the lower part or business center of a city
2. : hip , trendy
downtown music
• downtown adverb
II. ˌdau̇n-ˈtau̇n, ˈdau̇n-ˌ noun
Date: 1845
: the lower part of a city ; especially : the main business district
• down·town·er -ˈtau̇-nər noun