1. [n]  a residential part of town away from the central commercial district
2. [adv]  toward or in the upper part of town
3. [adj]  of or located in the upper part of a town; "uptown residential areas"

Uptown
A young boy takes readers on a poetic journey through the sights, sounds, and society of his Harlem neighborhood. On this journey readers will encounter the Apollo Theater, a local barbershop, the Metro-North train, and the music of the Harlem Boys` Choir. Watercolor and collage illustrations. Winner of the 2001 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award.

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1. \Up*town"\, adv.
   To or in the upper part of a town; as, to go uptown. [Colloq.
   U. S.]
   

2. \Up"town`\, a.
   Situated in, or belonging to, the upper part of a town or
   city; as, a uptown street, shop, etc.; uptown society.
   [Colloq. U. S.]