East Side
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of East Side
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
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Example Sentences
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Assuming it was a location-specific policy, the family went to an Upper East Side location next.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
After six weeks at Sacred Heart, she moved off the waitlist at St. Mary’s Residence on the Upper East Side, where she lived for nearly a year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The 36 stories of Trump Plaza were lined with balconies, offering would-be residents spectacular views across the Upper East Side.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Steyer’s unconventional path to politics began with a privileged upbringing on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
But no one on the East Side believed for a moment that Ampai had anything to do with the fire.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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