Pronunciation: /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

Definitions of district

noun an area of a country or city, especially one characterized by a particular feature or activity

Example Sentences

A1 I live in the downtown district.

A2 The shopping district is always busy on weekends.

B1 The school district in this area is known for its high academic standards.

B2 The historic district of the city is filled with beautiful architecture.

C1 The financial district is where most of the major banks are located.

C2 The district council is responsible for making decisions on local government matters.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a particular area or region

Example Sentences

A1 I live in the district school.

A2 The district park is a popular spot for picnics.

B1 The district council is responsible for local services.

B2 The district court handles legal matters within a specific area.

C1 The district attorney's office is located in the city center.

C2 The district boundaries were redrawn to better represent the population distribution.

Examples of district in a Sentence

formal The new shopping district in the city center is attracting a lot of visitors.

informal Let's meet up at that cool district with all the trendy shops.

slang I heard that district is lit, we should check it out.

figurative In the district of fashion, she was the reigning queen.

Grammatical Forms of district

past tense

districted

plural

districts

comparative

more district

superlative

most district

present tense

district

future tense

will district

perfect tense

have districted

continuous tense

is districting

singular

district

positive degree

district

infinitive

to district

gerund

districting

participle

districted

Origin and Evolution of district

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'district' originated from the Latin word 'districtus' which means 'to draw apart'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'district' has evolved to refer to a specific area or region that is defined for administrative or political purposes.