Uptown (Noun)
Meaning
A residential part of town away from the central commercial district.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- Many families with young children opt to live uptown for its quieter and more residential atmosphere.
- The uptown neighborhood was lined with trees and had a much slower pace than the bustling downtown area.
- After graduating from college, Sarah moved uptown to be closer to her family.
- Some people prefer to live uptown, away from the noise and pollution of the city center.
- Commuters often live uptown and take the bus or train to work downtown each day.