district

Intermediate

/ˈdɪs.trɪkt/

noun
an area of a country or town that has fixed borders that are used for official purposes, or that has a particular feature that makes it different from surrounding areas

district in a sentence

  • “The district is pock-marked with caves.”
  • “the business district of New York”
  • “the Lake District/the Peak District”
  • “the City of Malden School District”

What does “district” mean?

district (noun) means an area of a country or town that has fixed borders that are used for official purposes, or that has a particular feature that makes it different from surrounding areas. It is pronounced /ˈdɪs.trɪkt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "district" mean?
district (noun) means: an area of a country or town that has fixed borders that are used for official purposes, or that has a particular feature that makes it different from surrounding areas
How do you pronounce "district"?
"district" is pronounced /ˈdɪs.trɪkt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "district" in a sentence?
Here is "district" used in a sentence: The district is pock-marked with caves.

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