Synonyms for
Chinatown
Definition
Chinatown is a neighborhood or district in a city that is predominantly Chinese.
Synonyms & similar words
Common collocations
- Chinatown market
- Chinatown restaurant
- explore Chinatown
- visit Chinatown
- walk through Chinatown
- Chinatown district
- heart of Chinatown
Word family
noun Chinatown
Usage note
Chinatown is a proper noun referring to a specific type of ethnic enclave, typically for people of Chinese descent. It is not generally used metaphorically or as a common noun.
Example sentences
- 1. My family and I visited Chinatown to try some authentic Chinese food.
- 2. We walked around Chinatown and saw many colorful lanterns.
- 3. Chinatown is a great place to buy souvenirs.
- 4. The Chinatown parade was very festive and lively.
- 5. My favorite restaurant is in Chinatown and they make the best dumplings.
Quotes
1. "Chinatown, my Chinatown, where the lights are low." - William Jerome
2. "Chinatown is a different world." - Martin Scorsese
3. "In Chinatown, people don't trust the police." - Steven Seagal