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

Charlotte’s center city, which includes uptown, midtown and South End, has seen an influx of job announcements. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026

Two suspects in an Arden Way robbery who made their getaway aboard a Regional Transit bus Monday night were arrested in midtown, Sacramento police said. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026

The Missouri Highway Patrol is investigating a Sunday morning police shooting that occurred during a traffic stop in Kansas City’s midtown. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026

Perched 1,000 feet above midtown, the night continued at The Edge’s Marquee Skydeck, where Cloonee took the party to the literal next level with an extended solo set. — Danny Klein, SPIN, 26 Aug. 2026

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