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uptown.

The residential part of a city, which is usually away from the central business district.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈʌptaʊn/General-American
  1. The residential part of a city, which is usually away from the central business district.

    Canada · US · countable · uncountable
  2. The commercial center of town (in Charlotte, North Carolina).

    US · countable · uncountable
adj/ˈʌptaʊn/General-American
  1. In the upper part of a town.

    Canada · US · not-comparable · usually
  2. Of or relating to an affluent area or population.

    Canada · US · broadly · not-comparable · usually
    uptown problems
  3. In or of the central commercial center of Charlotte, North Carolina.

    US · not-comparable · usually
adv/ʌpˈtaʊn/General-American
  1. To or in the upper part of a town.

    Canada · US · not-comparable · usually
    Let's go uptown and try out that new restaurant.
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