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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At my apartment on New York's Upper East Side, I am greeted by two mid-twenties college graduates who have bounced around the start-up world and were looking for work.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
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
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
His establishment won’t screen the matches—but Persepolis on the Upper East Side will.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
He looked over his shoulder at the East Side, glittering like a rainbow across the river.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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