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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And the proposal raises new possibilities in its proximity to the American River and its bike trail, which connects to midtown at C and 19th streets alongside Blue Diamond. Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026 The other day, both actors found themselves at the Morgan Library & Museum, in midtown. Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 18 May 2026 Raleigh Iron Works Between midtown and downtown, a historic steel-fabricating site has been transformed into a vibrant, mixed-use hub at Raleigh Iron Works. Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026 After decades serving up warm plates to KCK residents, Jalisco’s in midtown will close at the end of the month. Sofi Zeman may 12, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for midtown

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 21 May. 2026.

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