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CBD

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate cbd

n. Stands for Central Business District. The central part of a city where most of the big shops and offices are located. You use this when talking about the busiest area of a town.

n. Abbreviation for Central Business District. The central business district of a city, typically containing the highest concentration of commercial and retail activity. Often used as an acronym in Australian and New Zealand English to refer to the city centre.


SIMPLE

The new office is located right in the CBD.

CONTEXTUAL

Traffic in the CBD is usually very heavy during the morning rush hour as people commute to their offices.

COMPLEX

Urban planners are looking for ways to increase green space within the CBD to make the concrete-heavy environment more liveable for the growing number of apartment residents.

Usage

Commonly used with the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific city's centre.

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