uptown

//ˈʌpˌtaʊn//
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Noun

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The residential or northern part of a city, especially the affluent area away from the main business district.

She moved to uptown to escape the noise of the business district.

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Adjective

uptownCanonical form
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Relating to or located in the uptown area of a city; characteristic of the more affluent residential districts.

They moved to an uptown neighborhood with tree-lined streets.

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Adverb

uptownCanonical form
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Toward, to, or in the uptown area of a city.

We took the subway uptown to visit the museum.

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