core city

noun

1. central city.

Word History and Origins

Origin of core city¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

“The gains we have seen in investments in Memphis, especially in the core city, over the last few years tell a different story.”

From Washington Times

“The gains we have seen in investments in Memphis, especially in the core city, over the last few years tell a different story.”

From Seattle Times

“The Census count was wrong. The gains we have seen in investments in Memphis, especially in the core city, over the last few years tell a different story,” Strickland said in a weekly bulletin to his constituents.

From Seattle Times

“Given that JumpStart is projected to raise revenue above what was estimated in 2020, we support the request made by Councilmember Mosqueda today to look at temporarily addressing the Seattle budget shortfall in 2023/2024 with excess JumpStart revenue only to continue equitable core city services,” the letter reads.

From Seattle Times

The city has made a number of improvements — like making masks available upon entry for employees, improving ventilation at “core” city facilities, increasing frequency of cleaning and disinfecting things like doorknobs and elevator buttons, and installing protective barriers at high-traffic public facing desks and counters — in addition to the alternative work agreements, Housen said.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• central city
• downtown
• slum