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1uptown

adjective up·town \ˈəp-ˈtan\

Definition of UPTOWN

1
:  of or relating to uptown
2
:  upscale, fashionable <an uptown dress>
uptown adverb
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First Known Use of UPTOWN

1796

Rhymes with UPTOWN

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2uptown

noun up·town \ˈəp-ˌtan\

: the upper part of a city or town : the part of a city or town that is away from the central part

Full Definition of UPTOWN

:  the upper part of a town or city; especially :  the residential district

First Known Use of UPTOWN

1844
UPTOWN Defined for Kids

uptown

adverb up·town \ˈəp-ˈtan\

Definition of UPTOWN for Kids

:  to, toward, or in what is thought of as the upper part of a town or city

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