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Chinatown

American  
[chahy-nuh-toun] / ˈtʃaɪ nəˌtaʊn /

noun

  1. the main Chinese district in any city outside China.

Chinatown British  
/ ˈtʃaɪnəˌtaʊn /

noun

  1. a quarter of any city or town outside China with a predominantly Chinese population

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Etymology

Origin of Chinatown

China + town

Example Sentences

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At one end of the Chinatown station, there is a map with a pedestrian route, in a glass case that faces away from Dodger Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The bridge connects Chinatown with Dodger Stadium, traversing the 110.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Zoox will quadruple its service area in San Francisco starting this spring, expanding rides to the eastern half of the city, including the Marina District, North Beach, Chinatown and Pacific Heights neighborhoods.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

When Ferguson and Slater began their new roles, they joined Davis one night at a bar in Chinatown in Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The crowds of people and the strong smells of Chinatown had gotten to her.

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar

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