midtown

noun

mid·​town ˈmid-ˌtau̇n How to pronounce midtown (audio)
-ˈtau̇n
Synonyms of midtownnext
: 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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Center City Partners is a nonprofit focused on promoting the economic and social growth of Charlotte’s core, which includes uptown, midtown and South End. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026 Perched 1,000 feet above midtown, the night continued at The Edge’s Marquee Skydeck, where Cloonee took the party to the literal next level with an extended solo set. — Danny Klein, SPIN, 26 Aug. 2026 When the mall at the Oculus opened in 2016, Westfield positioned it as a luxury and fashion retail hub similar to neighborhoods such as Soho, the Meatpacking District, and midtown. — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 24 Aug. 2026 My friends are all moving into two apartments, one in midtown and one in Jersey City. — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midtown

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Sep. 2026.

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