midtown

noun

mid·​town ˈmid-ˌtau̇n How to pronounce midtown (audio)
-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.
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Graynor joined a bevy of partygoers decked out in plaid for the Burberry celebration in midtown that brought together dozens of stars to the store. Elizabeth Taylor, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024 In midtown, programming kicked off in the Paradise Club at the Times Square Edition and there was much to see. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024 Lost Worlds Brewing The Cornelius brewery opened its second area location in midtown. Laura Barrero, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024 The year before, the ceremony was held at the United Palace theater in Washington Heights, which posed problems for cast members due to the distance from the theaters in midtown. Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for midtown 

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of midtown was in 1882

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“Midtown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midtown. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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