midtown

noun

mid·​town ˈmid-ˌtau̇n 

-ˈtau̇n

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The study participants ranged in age from 22 to 85, with an even split between men and women and a mix of ethnicities and locations across the U.S. The finding drew a mix of reactions among people interviewed Monday afternoon in midtown. —Graham Womack, Sacramento Bee, 14 Feb. 2025

In Manhattan, many of these structures are clustered in a corridor of midtown called Billionaires’ Row, where hedge-fund managers, foreign plutocrats, and celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez and Sting have reportedly bought units. —Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025

More:Detroit marathon marked by love and loss: A finish-line embrace and a mile 5 tragedy Detroit Thanksgiving parade road closures Because of the parade and the Turkey Trot, many roads in midtown and downtown will be closed during the day. —Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 28 Nov. 2024

In desirable midtown and downtown Sacramento, studios rent for much more. —Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 27 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for midtown

• adown
• blowdown
• breakdown
• countdown
• crackdown
• crosstown
• downtown
• drawdown
• dropdown
• facedown
• godown
• hometown