uptown
|up/town|
B2
/ˈʌpˌtaʊn/
upper city area
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uptown' originates from English, combining 'up' meaning 'higher' and 'town' meaning 'urban area'.
Historical Evolution
'uptown' evolved from the concept of 'upper town' in English-speaking cities, referring to the more elevated or residential areas.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the higher parts of a town, but now it also implies affluence or residential areas.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the upper part of a city or town, often residential.
She works in uptown during the day.
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Adjective 1
located in or characteristic of the upper part of a city or town.
They live in an uptown neighborhood.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42