Word
midtown
Phoneticsmid·town, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈmɪdˌtaʊn/
UK/mˈɪdtaʊn/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. the central part of a city, usually between the quiet residential areas and the busy downtown business center.
n. the central portion of a city, typically situated between the downtown and uptown districts. Often functions as a commercial and residential hub with a high density of skyscrapers and transit links.
Examples
“Our office is located in midtown, near the main train station.”
“Traffic in midtown is usually heavy during the afternoon rush hour as commuters head toward the suburbs.”
“The redevelopment of the midtown district has successfully integrated luxury residential towers with historic commercial architecture, revitalizing the city's central corridor.”
Examples
simple
“Our office is located in midtown, near the main train station.”
contextual
“Traffic in midtown is usually heavy during the afternoon rush hour as commuters head toward the suburbs.”
complex
“The redevelopment of the midtown district has successfully integrated luxury residential towers with historic commercial architecture, revitalizing the city's central corridor.”
Usage
Often used as a proper noun (Midtown) when referring to a specific district in cities like New York.
Word family
NOUN
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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