Synonyms for
Uptown
Definition
located in or characteristic of the upper part of a town or city
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Common collocations
- living uptown
- moving uptown
- going uptown
- work uptown
- uptown girl
- uptown funk
- uptown energy
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Usage note
Primarily used in American English, especially in cities like New York, to refer to the northern or more affluent residential areas. Can also refer to a more upscale or sophisticated style.
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Example sentences
- We decided to take a cab uptown.
- I love the restaurants uptown.
- The uptown area is known for its historic buildings.
- I saw my old friend uptown yesterday.
- Let's go uptown and see a movie.
Quotes
"I'm taking the next train uptown," said Tom.
"I feel like going uptown," she said.
"Everything that's great about this city is uptown."