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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But one does not casually tie the knot at an arena in bustling midtown. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 1 July 2026 Who knew that one of the greatest innovations was right here, sitting under our noses in midtown this whole time? — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026 Mother, the vegetarian restaurant that has been a mainstay of Sacramento’s midtown dining scene, has closed. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026 The Brazilian diaspora, once-upon-a-time centered in midtown's Little Brazil, now has a wide footprint in the city. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for midtown

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of midtown was in 1882

Rhymes for midtown

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“Midtown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midtown. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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