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West Side

American  

noun

  1. the western part of Manhattan Island, New York City: conventionally W of Fifth Avenue.


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Upper West Side concierge Ardist Brown said the fight was about being able to afford New York life in the face of rising costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The judges decided to send Cope, who performed a salsa to Dance At The Gym from West Side Story, home.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

Just a steady, warm-hearted procession winding from the Upper West Side to Herald Square.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2025

As part of that cohort, Martinez, Villalobos and Ruiz bring their lived experiences as Latinos from L.A. to the West Side art institution, drawing inspiration from the landscapes of their upbringing.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2025

“My brother William lives in Indiana with his family. But my sisters are here. One is at Crane College over on the West Side and the other is a teacher like me.”

From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome