uptown

Definition

The residential part of a city, away from the commercial center.

Example Sentences

• "Charlotte / Douglas International Airport, a U.S. Air hub, is about twenty minutes from uptown and is the[…]"
• "Charlotte has a number of museums that give visitors an insider's perspective on the region, most of which are [...] in uptown, and the Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Rd., […]"