midtown

noun

mid·​town ˈmid-ˌtau̇n 

-ˈtau̇n

: a central section of a city

especially : one situated between sections conventionally called downtown and uptown

midtown adjective

Examples of midtown in a Sentence

Rents in midtown are very expensive.

Recent Examples on the Web

There is an appreciation for what their basketball-playing counterparts are doing in midtown, and an undeniable adrenaline boost that comes with it. —Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026

The Brazilian diaspora, once-upon-a-time centered in midtown's Little Brazil, now has a wide footprint in the city. —Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026

Who knew that one of the greatest innovations was right here, sitting under our noses in midtown this whole time? —Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026

Families, friends and community members lined the street to watch the local organizations, businesses, public figures and performers strut through midtown, then the party continued at Theis Park throughout the afternoon. —Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for midtown

• adown
• blowdown
• breakdown
• countdown
• crackdown
• crosstown
• downtown
• drawdown
• dropdown
• facedown
• godown
• hometown