midtown

noun

mid·​town ˈmid-ˌtau̇n How to pronounce midtown (audio)
-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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
In desirable midtown and downtown Sacramento, studios rent for much more. Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 27 Jan. 2025 The university hopes the project strengthens the connection between the campus and midtown. Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024 The 78th Annual Tony Awards will air live to both coasts from the legendary midtown venue on CBS, streaming on Paramount+. Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2024 Five years ago, Sacramento city officials reduced J Street in midtown Sacramento by one lane and added a bike lane. Ryan Lillis, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025 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

Dictionary Entries Near midtown

Cite this Entry

“Midtown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midtown. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on midtown

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!