central business district
noun/ˌsentrəl ˈbɪznəs dɪstrɪkt/
/ˌsentrəl ˈbɪznəs dɪstrɪkt/
(abbreviation CBD)
- the main business and commercial area of a town or city
- The hotel is conveniently located in the central business district.
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