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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On eight separate occasions across June and July, the city tried out something new in midtown. — John Surico, Curbed, 24 July 2026 Despite the midtown closure, the Roseville location will remain open. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026 The barbecue restaurant also has a presence in Overland Park and in midtown along 39th street, which is where the Magees started the business. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026 Head upstate to Cinemark Tinseltown Rochester, a six-hour drive from midtown that has tickets available for showtimes this week in Imax 70mm. — William Earl, Variety, 20 July 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

Rhymes for midtown

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“Midtown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midtown. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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