uptown

adjective up·town \ ˈəp-ˈtau̇n \

Updated on: 22 Apr 2018

Definition of uptown

1 : of or relating to uptown

an uptown restaurant

2 : fashionably upscale

an uptown dress

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uptown

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That's quintessential New York kid, especially uptown kid, breakfast— or lunch, for that matter.

— bridget read, Vogue, "In Detroit, Finding Art on the Shelf at Your Local Bodega," 6 Apr. 2018
The service strikes a rare balance of charm and formality that was missing from the uptown location.

— pete wells, New York Times, "A New Link in the World’s Most Expensive Restaurant Chain," 27 Feb. 2018
For the last 15 years, a studio apartment in uptown Manhattan has been a go-to destination for women who are looking for a little one-on-one … relaxation.

— alexa tsoulis-reay, The Cut, "What It’s Like to Visit ‘Dr. M,’ New York’s Erotic Masseur for Women," 29 Mar. 2018
Once the domain of starving artists and factory workers, formerly humble lofts have gone decidedly uptown — maintaining their creativity and cool factor while adding luxury amenities with sleek, sophisticated modern style.

— bonnie mccarthy, latimes.com, "Photos: Gorgeous lofts in and around Los Angeles," 17 Mar. 2018
Not long after landing a role on Days of Our Lives, Joey moves into an uptown high-rise (with a view of Central Park) previously rented by a coworker.

— peggy truong, Cosmopolitan, "11 Unreal Movie and TV Splurges You Wish You Could Recreate," 14 Mar. 2018
Between 2017 and 2019, much will have changed in uptown Charlotte.

— katherine peralta, charlotteobserver, "‘Small-city’ Charlotte braces for big-city NBA All-Star week | Charlotte Observer," 19 Feb. 2018
Justin, on the other hand, did not like staying at hotels—especially uptown.

— mehera bonner, Marie Claire, "Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux Reportedly Split Because They Couldn't Agree on Where to Live," 16 Feb. 2018
So did Oscar de la Renta, despite his uptown fanciness.

— cathy horyn, The Cut, "The Quirky Puritanism of the Olsen Twins," 13 Feb. 2018

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First Known Use of uptown

1796

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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uptown

noun up·town \ ˈəp-ˌtau̇n \

Definition of uptown

: the upper part of a town or city; especially : the residential district

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Charlotte struggled to find top-notch hotel rooms near uptown for the DNC.

— charlotteobserver, "Charlotte submits bid to host 2020 Republican National Convention | Charlotte Observer," 3 Apr. 2018
Once a blighted section of uptown, the Freret Street corridor is now one of Millisia’s favorite neighborhood destinations.

— National Geographic, "New Orleans is a City of Stories," 1 Mar. 2018
Charlotte-area students plan to rally in uptown on Saturday in a call to end gun violence and mass shootings.

— lavendrick smith, charlotteobserver, "Charlotte's 'March For Our Lives' is this weekend. Here's what you should know.," 23 Mar. 2018
With our plates cleared—and an appointment with the New York Times waiting uptown—Vanderpump and her team begin to mobilize.

— justine harman, Glamour, "You Don't Become Lisa Vanderpump by Accident," 16 Jan. 2018
The exhibit will span three of the museum's spaces throughout the city, including the Anna Wintour Costume Center, the medieval galleries at the Fifth Avenue location, and the Cloisters uptown.

— caroline hallemann, Town & Country, "The Met Gala Reveals its 2018 Theme," 8 Nov. 2017
Police also tightened security in Washington, D.C. Hours after the blast, police evacuated the Empire State Building uptown because of a bomb threat.

— tom hays, The Seattle Times, "AP Was There: The 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center," 25 Feb. 2018
What is your fondest memory uptown with the A$AP Mob?

— bianca alysse, Billboard, "A$AP Ferg Talks New Collaboration With Hennessy, How His Family Shaped His Character," 22 Jan. 2018
Manolito will take over the original location of El Libre, which is relocating uptown.

— todd a. price, NOLA.com, "French 75's head bartender opening Cuban cantina in the French Quarter: report," 21 Feb. 2018

First Known Use of uptown

1844

in the meaning defined above

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uptown

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Definition of uptown for English Language Learners

: the upper part of a city or town : the part of a city or town that is away from the central part

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adverb up·town \ ˈəp-ˈtau̇n \

Definition of uptown for Students

: to, toward, or in what is thought of as the upper part of a town or city

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