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

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

midtowns plural

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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.