precinct
Pronunciation
/ˈpɹiˌsɪŋk/, /ˈpɹiˌsɪŋkt/

Definition & Meaning of "precinct"in English

Precinct
01

a commercial area in a city or a town that is closed to traffic

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
precincts
Examples
The shopping precinct was bustling with pedestrians enjoying the car-free environment.
02

an enclosed or clearly defined area of a building or place

Examples
The historical precinct of the castle was open to visitors for guided tours.
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