noun
Uncommon
midtown
Midtown (noun) means the central part of a city, sitting between its downtown and uptown areas. Example: “The office is in Midtown Manhattan, a short walk from Times Square.”
noun
1
The central part of a city, sitting between its downtown and uptown areas.
"The office is in Midtown Manhattan, a short walk from Times Square."
How to use midtown
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe middle stretch of a city, especially as used to describe parts of New York and similar US cities.
UK vs US
Mostly used in American English; British cities rarely divide themselves into "downtown/midtown/uptown".
Common pairings
Midtown Manhattan
midtown office
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Word forms
- Plural
- midtowns
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The office is in _____ Manhattan, a short walk from Times Square.
Etymology
From "mid-" + "town".
Frequently asked questions
What does “midtown” mean?
The word “midtown” means the central part of a city, sitting between its downtown and uptown areas. In plain terms, the middle stretch of a city, especially as used to describe parts of New York and similar US cities.
How do you use “midtown” in a sentence?
Here is “midtown” used in a sentence: “The office is in Midtown Manhattan, a short walk from Times Square.”
What part of speech is “midtown”?
“Midtown” is a noun.
Is “midtown” a common word?
“Midtown” is an uncommon word in modern English.
