midtown

American  

[mid-toun, -toun] / ˈmɪdˈtaʊn, -ˌtaʊn /

noun

1. the middle part of a city or town between uptown and downtown.

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adjective

1. of, relating to, or situated in this part.

   a midtown restaurant.

adverb

1. to or in this part.

   She works midtown.

midtown British  

/ ˈmɪdˌtaʊn /

noun

1. the centre of a town See also downtown uptown

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Etymology

Origin of midtown

First recorded in 1930–35; mid- + town

Example Sentences

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midtown

He has pleaded not guilty in both the federal and state cases against him for the shooting death of Thompson in midtown Manhattan at the end of 2024.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

But that will be overtaken in 2027 by the former Pfizer building in midtown, which will have around 1,600 apartments.

From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026

Inspired by Keys’ own childhood growing up in the midtown neighborhood of Hell’s Kitchen, the musical follows 17-year-old Ali searching for freedom, love and expression in 1990s New York City.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026

Out the windows of our midtown Manhattan conference room, the people on the sidewalk below looked small, delicate.

From Slate ● Apr. 23, 2026

Either people were healthier midtown or the body collecting was more efficient.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer

Related Words

• central
• main
• metropolitan
• urban