towncenter

noun
UK /ˌtaʊn ˈsentə/
US /ˌtaʊn ˈsentər/

The main part of a town where the shops and important buildings are.

We walked to the towncenter to buy some bread and visit the library.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The middle point of a town, often used to describe where most activity happens.

The parade ended right in the towncenter, where everyone gathered.

3. A place where people meet and do business in a town.

The new café in the towncenter is always full of people.

4. The busiest area of a town, with many stores and restaurants.

Parking in the towncenter can be hard on weekends.