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Definition of "uptown" []

  • The upper part of a town or city. (noun)
  • To, toward, or in the upper part of a town or city. (adverb)
  • Of, relating to, or located uptown. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "uptown" in a sentence
  • "A short distance away in the same area, generally, but a little bit of what we call uptown, over here is what you'll find is called Baptist Medical Center, is over here."
  • "Narration Bubble: The dopest graffiti gang in uptown Comet, The Raggs were as skilled as they were elusive."
  • "Keeping up with Reg's wintry theme from yesterday, I decided to leave the warm confines of my palatial winter estate in uptown Mitchieville to take a few pictures of what Mitchieville looked like after yesterdays storm."