Dow·ning Street

Dow·ning Street
/ˈdaʊnıŋ-/ noun [singular]
: the British Prime Minister or the British government

Downing Street and the White House are currently discussing the issue.

◇ The term Downing Street comes from the address of the official home of the British Prime Minister at Number 10 Downing Street in London.

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